Eating more foods that are high in protein and saturated fatty acids is associated with better thyroid function, according to findings from a cross-sectional study published in Nutrition. “This ...

They found it was palmitic acid, the most common saturated fatty acid found in the human body. And that it could actually alter stem cells to fight off infection.

But not all saturated fat is equal. A fatty acid called C15:0 has been linked to health benefits such as lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and fatty liver disease.

Figure 1. Metrohm NIRS DS2500 Liquid Analyzer used for the determination of iodine value and fatty acid composition in crude palm oil samples. Image Credit: Metrohm Middle East FZC Result The measured ...