How to Use fatty acid in a Sentence

fatty acid

noun
  • The salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids to support the health of the brain and heart.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2024
  • In terms of omega-3 fatty acids, there are two things to keep in mind.
    Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel, Scientific American, 20 June 2019
  • Fish oil is a type of omega-3 fatty acid that is found in fish.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Talk with a healthcare provider to learn more about omega-3 fatty acids.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
  • The crucial factor here is the size of the fatty acid molecules that make up the oil.
    Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 13 Mar. 2019
  • Nuts tend to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fatty acids.
    Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 12 June 2023
  • The fat is made of compounds called fatty acids that may reduce pain and swelling.
    Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
  • So did the number of fatty acids and excess sugar in his blood.
    Megan Molteni, STAT, 10 July 2023
  • Salmon Fatty fish such as salmon are a great source of protein and omega fatty acids.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Both of these oils contain fatty acids to hydrate the scalp and soften hair.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Two types of fatty acids, palmitic and stearic acid, make up more than 90% of the caecilian milk-fat total, per the study.
    Popular Science, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Flax seed oil is another good choice and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
  • The species is ground up and used in anything from health supplements rich with omega-3 fatty acids to high-end dog food.
    Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2019
  • Just like you and me, hens that take in more omega-3s end up with more of these fatty acids in their tissues, and that applies to their eggs as well.
    Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel, Scientific American, 20 June 2019
  • This makes ALAs the best omega 3 fatty acids for people who don't want to use fish oil supplements.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
  • It's made with omega fatty acids, vitamin E and flaxseed to keep hair healthy and strong and to prevent damage.
    Jacqueline Saguin, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023
  • The tiny black olives make a beautiful golden oil rich in fatty acids and renowned for its fruity aroma.
    Jennifer Goldstein, Marie Claire, 8 May 2019
  • The researchers are proposing to remove the crustaceans with trawlers and to mass-market the Omega-3 fatty acids extracted from the catch.
    Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2019
  • It’s filled with vitamin C, omega 6 and 9, and fatty acids that work in tandem to improve skin tone.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • That's thanks to ketosis, the same body process that breaks down fatty acids for energy.
    Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Improved heart health: Chia seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) a type of omega-3 fatty acid that comes mainly from plants.
    Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 26 Nov. 2019
  • In this process, fats and oils convert into a glycerol and a salt of a fatty acid, giving off a soap-like film that can last much longer.
    Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The proportions of carbon-13 in the fatty acids suggested that the milk had come from ruminants, such as cows, sheep, or goats.
    Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 2 Oct. 2019
  • White truffles are rich in fatty acids, which in turn help to add moisture and hydration.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Walnuts, flax and olive oil contain a fatty acid that converts to DHA but in smaller amounts than what is found in fish oils.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The basic unit of all dietary fats is fatty acid, composed of a chain of carbon atoms that have four bonding sites, right and left, up and down.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Fresh seafood, which is so plentiful in New England in the summer, would provide a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
    Neil Swidey, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Cupuacu butter is a fatty acid that dives deep into the skin to nourish and moisturize.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • These include omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and coenzyme Q10.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • In one, the cells break down fats into fatty acids, then quickly reassemble them back into new fats.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2024

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