Consuming fish oil or seafood along with their omega-3 fatty acids—good. Consuming too much red meat along with its omega-6 fatty acids—bad. In reality, however, the impact of arachidonic acid ...

Researchers have discovered 103 new unsaturated fatty acids using advanced analytical technology to probe the human lipidome.

Researchers found that higher levels of arachidonic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid obtained from foods like poultry, seafood and eggs, led to a lower risk of bipolar disorder.

In addition, saturated fatty acids, including palmitic acids, have been shown to promote pro-inflammatory responses. This has been observed in human immune cells.

Researchers have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain's consolidation of memories.

“Here we use human fetal hepatocyte organoids to model the first stage of NAFLD, steatosis, representing three different triggers: free fatty acid loading, interindividual genetic variability ...

Omega-3 fatty acids downregulate expression of betacellulin in patients with NASH, providing a potential new avenue for prevention and treatment, a study has found.

Edible oils are biological mixtures of plant origin, containing ester mixtures derived from glycerol with a chain of fatty acids. They represent one of the major components of human diets and ...

Called carboxylic acids, these fatty substances help give the skin a distinct odor that appears to be much to the liking of blood-hungry mosquitoes.