Lauric Acid versus Palmitic Acid: Effects on Adipose Tissue Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Obesity

Lauric Acid versus Palmitic Acid: Effects on Adipose Tissue Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Obesity

Coconut oil, rich in medium-chain saturated fatty acids (MCSFA), in particular, lauric acid (LA), is known to exert beneficial metabolic effects. Although LA is the most abundant saturated fatty acid in coconut oil, the specific role of LA in altering obesity-related metabolic disorders remains unkn...

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Main Authors: Viswanathan Saraswathi, Narendra Kumar, Thiyagarajan Gopal, Saumya Bhatt, Weilun Ai, Carmen Ma, Geoffrey A. Talmon, Cyrus Desouza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
lauric acid
palmitic acid
medium-chain saturated fatty acids
long-chain saturated fatty acids
obesity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/11/346

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