All articles tagged with #oleic acid
A recent study suggests that while olive oil is traditionally considered healthy, its high oleic acid content may promote fat cell growth and weight gain, leading experts to advise moderation, especially for those at risk of heart disease. The study highlights the importance of balanced fat intake and cautions against excessive consumption influenced by popular diets and influencers.
Researchers from Stanford University have discovered cellular effects of the Mediterranean diet for the first time, based on how one of its healthy fats influenced lifespan in nematodes, also known as roundworms. The study focused on one healthy fat, oleic acid, which is the main monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in olive oil and some nuts. The researchers discovered two benefits of oleic acid: it protects cell membranes from damage by lipid oxidation, and it raises the quantity of two key cellular components called organelles. Roundworms fed oleic acid lived about 35 percent longer than worms on a more traditional diet.