A new study examines the role of palmitic acid and oleic acid—among the main fatty acids in the diet—in the development of ...

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are an important class of biologically active substances produced in the gut, specifically by the action of gut bacteria on plant-derived foods containing fiber that is ...

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, are known to reduce the risks of heart disease for everyone. However, a new analysis reveals that the benefits of omega-3 consumption ...

Just like other nutrients, healthy fats should be a part of a balanced diet. Healthy fats help with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, support brain function, improve heart health, and help with ...

A noticeable deficit of highly unsaturated lipids — including omega-3 fatty acids — found in women with Alzheimer's disease (AD) but not in cognitively healthy women is linked to worse cognition and ...