: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 obtained from natural fats and oils
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Of these MUFAs, about 80% is oleic acid, which regulates antioxidant activity and promotes immune function.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Key Ingredients: Beeswax, carnauba wax, hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, lecithin
Editor’s Note: I am obsessed with the tiny applicator wand of Boy Brow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
However, the review looked at all food sources of oleic acid, not just avocado oil.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Scientists have used genetic modification to create seed oils like high oleic acid canola oil that have a lower omega-6 to 3 ratio.
—Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Key Ingredients: Beeswax, carnauba wax, hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, lecithin
Editor’s Note: I am obsessed with the tiny applicator wand of Boy Brow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
However, the review looked at all food sources of oleic acid, not just avocado oil.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Scientists have used genetic modification to create seed oils like high oleic acid canola oil that have a lower omega-6 to 3 ratio.
—Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Oleic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oleic%20acid. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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