Omega-9 fatty acids
What it is
Omega-9 identifies fatty acids whose first double bond is at the ninth carbon from the methyl end.
What it does
Oleic acid is a familiar member of this structural group.
Research context and ingredient forms
Omega numbering is a naming system, not a ranking of health benefits.
Using this information
A food oil contains a mixture of fatty acids. The phrase omega-9 does not describe its entire composition or establish a need for a supplement.
Scientific Research & References
- Oleic Acids: MeSH D009829
National Library of Medicine
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