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health2 hours ago•6 min saved

Olive-Oil Fat Protects Against Diabetes While Palm Fat Hurts Insulin, Study Says

A new review from the University of Barcelona finds that palmitic acid (a saturated fat) impairs insulin sensitivity and promotes inflammation, while oleic acid (a monounsaturated fat common in olive oil) improves insulin signaling and fat handling, suggesting fat quality matters more than total fat intake and helping explain the diabetes-protective associations of Mediterranean diets; more research is needed to resolve conflicting epidemiological results and consider fat source and processing.

via SciTechDaily|

#health #insulin-sensitivity #mediterranean-diet

science7 days ago•8 min saved

Fat Type Determines Pancreatic Cancer Growth, Study Finds

A Yale-led study in Cancer Discovery shows that the effect of dietary fat on pancreatic cancer depends on fat type, not amount: oleic acid accelerates tumor growth in mice, while omega-3 polyunsaturated fats slow it via ferroptosis; the MUFA/PUFA balance and sex differences also influence outcomes, with human relevance yet to be confirmed.

via SciTechDaily|

#dietary-fats #ferroptosis #oleic-acid

health11 months ago•4 min saved

Study Warns Olive Oil's Hidden Role in Weight Gain

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.

via Daily Mail|

#cardiovascular-health #diet #health

health3 years ago•3 min saved

The Cellular and Longevity Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#cellular-effects #health #lipid-droplets