What is a saturated fatty acid?
A saturated fatty acid is a type of fatty acid that does not have any double bonds between the carbons in their chains. (4)
It is a fatty acid that is “saturated” with hydrogen. (4)
It generally remains solid at room temperature. (1, 4)
Eating saturated fat can increase your risk of heart disease and other health problems (2)
What are types of saturated Fatty Acids?
What foods contain saturated fatty acids?
What is the RDA for saturated fatty acids?
Saturated fatty acids are synthesized by the human body and have no known beneficial role in prevent chronic diseases, and thus are no required in the diet. Therefore, no AI, EAR, or RDA is set. (3, pg 4)
Saturated Fatty Acids and Humans
Cats and Saturated Fatty Acids
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saturated-fat-types#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
2. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000747.htm
3. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/10490/chapter/2#4
4. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fat
