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What is a polyunsaturated fatty acid?
A polyunsaturated fatty acid is a type of fatty acid comprised of more than one double bond between carbons in their chains. (7)
A polyunsaturated fatty acid is a precursor for eicosanoids. (2)
What do polyunsaturated fatty acids do?
help lower LDL cholesterol (5)
What are types of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
short chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (SC-PUFA) (3)
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) (3)
omega-3 fatty acids (4)
omega-6 fatty acids (6)
What foods contain polyunsaturated fatty acids?
some plant foods (5)
some animal foods (5)
salmon (5)
some vegetable oils (5)
some nuts (5)
some seeds (5)
Resources:
1. https://www.britannica.com/science/polyunsaturated-fatty-acid
2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/polyunsaturated-fatty-acid
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyunsaturated_fatty_acid
4. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17290-omega-3-fatty-acids
5. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000747.htm
6. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/corn-oil#nutrition
7. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fat
