Fatty Acid Chemistry
Cross-source consensus on Fatty Acid Chemistry from 1 sources and 4 claims.
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- Fatty acids are classified by saturation: saturated (no double bonds), monounsaturated (one double bond), or polyunsaturated (multiple double bonds). — Coconut Oil, MCT Oil, and the Saturated Fat Myth
- Fatty acid chain length determines absorption pathway: chains of 10 carbons or fewer enter the bloodstream directly via the portal vein, while longer chains route through the lymphatic system. — Coconut Oil, MCT Oil, and the Saturated Fat Myth
- The reactive double bonds in unsaturated fats make them prone to oxidation and rancidity when exposed to oxygen, heat, or light. — Coconut Oil, MCT Oil, and the Saturated Fat Myth
- Lauric acid (C12) is borderline between medium- and long-chain classification: approximately 25% absorbs directly via portal absorption while 75% routes through the lymphatic system. — Coconut Oil, MCT Oil, and the Saturated Fat Myth