One of the most common saturated fatty acids in the Western diet, also known as Palmitic acid, Pentadecanecarboxylic acid and Cetylic acid; CAS 57-10-3, Hexadecanoic acid, n-Hexadecoic acid; Palmitic acid; Pentadecanecarboxylic acid; 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid, Cetylic acid, Emersol 140, Emersol 143, Hexadecylic acid; Hydrofol, Hystrene 8016, Hystrene 9016, Industrene 4516, Glycon P-45, Prifac 2960, NSC 5030, Kortacid 1695, Palmitic acid, hexadecanoic acid. # 613 in USDA database
Palm oil and coconut oil contain especially high levels of this fatty acid, other sources are butter, cheese, milk and meat. Excess carbohydrates in the body are also converted to this fatty acid that down-regulates glucose and protein metabolism. Consumption of palmitic acid is similar to eating trans-fats as it increases risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. It can also compromise bone health.
Palm oil and coconut oil contain especially high levels of this fatty acid, other sources are butter, cheese, milk and meat. Excess carbohydrates in the body are also converted to this fatty acid that down-regulates glucose and protein metabolism. Consumption of palmitic acid is similar to eating trans-fats as it increases risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. It can also compromise bone health.
