: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 obtained from natural fats and oils
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Dermatologists Say Beef Tallow Can Be a Good Moisturizer
The hydration perk comes from its store of fatty acids like stearic acid and oleic acid, which help restore and strengthen the skin barrier and lock in existing moisture, explains dermatologist Hannah Kopelman.
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Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
Some research also suggests that oleic acid may help preserve cognitive function in older adults.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Nov. 2024
There’s also credible evidence that oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid, can reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Nov. 2024
However, canola oil blends with high oleic acid are more heat-resistant.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
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Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
Some research also suggests that oleic acid may help preserve cognitive function in older adults.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Nov. 2024
There’s also credible evidence that oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid, can reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Nov. 2024
However, canola oil blends with high oleic acid are more heat-resistant.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
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