fatty acids
Triglyceride building blocks
Fatty acids are the molecular building blocks of fats and oils—long chains of carbon atoms with hydrogen attached.
The body uses them for energy storage, cell membrane construction, and hormone production.
Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbons; unsaturated ones do, making them liquid at room temperature.
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish oil.
Thoroughly soaked through
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- monounsaturatedHaving one double bond
- polyunsaturatedMultiple double bonds present
- transPrefix for across
omega-3 · omega-6 · omega-9 · short-chain · long-chain · essential · non-essential · conjugated
Attracted to fatty substances
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
- double bondTwo shared electron pairs
ester bond · saponification · carbon chain · glycerol · micelles
Of heart and blood vessels
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- brain healthMind's physical condition
- heart healthCardiovascular system condition
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
HDL · LDL · cognitive function · cell membrane · skin health · joint health · vision · fetal development
Marine-derived nutritional supplement
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
- coconut oilFat from palm fruit
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
walnuts · chia seeds · algae · salmon · sardines · mackerel · hemp seeds · ghee
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- carnitineFatty acid transporter molecule
- ketogenesisMetabolic ketone synthesis
ketone bodies · ATP · oxidation · catabolism · acyl-CoA · peroxisomes · lipolysis · esterification
Process of taking in
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- supplementationAdding to something insufficient
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- macronutrientNutrient required in quantity
DHA · EPA · recommended intake · balanced diet · whole foods · fortified foods · fish oil capsules
saturated
Thoroughly soaked through
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- monounsaturatedHaving one double bond
- polyunsaturatedMultiple double bonds present
trans · omega-3 · omega-6 · omega-9 · short-chain · long-chain · essential · non-essential · conjugated · branched-chain
lipophilic
Attracted to fatty substances
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
double bond · ester bond · saponification · carbon chain · glycerol · micelles
cardiovascular
Of heart and blood vessels
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- brain healthMind's physical condition
- heart healthCardiovascular system condition
cholesterol · HDL · LDL · cognitive function · cell membrane · skin health · joint health · vision · fetal development · neuroprotective
fish oil
Marine-derived nutritional supplement
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
- coconut oilFat from palm fruit
avocado · walnuts · chia seeds · algae · salmon · sardines · mackerel · hemp seeds · ghee · tallow
beta-oxidation
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- carnitineFatty acid transporter molecule
ketogenesis · ketone bodies · ATP · oxidation · catabolism · acyl-CoA · peroxisomes · lipolysis · esterification · desaturation
absorption
Process of taking in
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- supplementationAdding to something insufficient
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
macronutrient · DHA · EPA · recommended intake · balanced diet · whole foods · fortified foods · fish oil capsules
oleic
Relating to fat-derived acid
- cell membranescell membrane, plasma membrane, nuclear membrane, bilayer, phospholipid
- microbial lipidsphospholipids, glycolipids
- Plant Lipidsphospholipids, glycolipids, phytosterols, waxes, plant oils
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
fatty acidspolar molecules
Molecules with uneven charge
electrolytes · sugars · salts · alcohols · glycerol
fatty acidssimple sugars
Single-unit carbohydrate molecules
carbohydrates · glucose · monosaccharides · amino acids · proteins
fat, acid, fatty, fatten, fatted, fattens, fattiness, fatty acid, fatless