Polyunsaturated fatty acids

Definition

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are a type of fat found in oils from plants and some fish, containing more than one double bond in their hydrocarbon chain. These acids are crucial for human health, influencing inflammation and cell membrane integrity.

Related terms

Saturated Fatty Acids:

Fats with no double bonds between carbon atoms, typically solid at room temperature.

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids: Fats with only one double bond in their structure, often found in olive and avocado oils.

Omega: 3 Fatty Acids - A type of essential polyunsaturated fat beneficial for heart health, not synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through diet