Word Finder - polyunsaturated

definition

Of or relating to long chain organic compounds that have multiple double bonds; polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential to human nutrition.

definition

(nutrition, of a fat or oil) Having a chemical structure that does not easily change into cholesterol (a substance containing a lot of fat though to be an important cause of heart disease).

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• unhealthy

In addition to containing 96 different nutrients, bee pollen combines 22 amino acids, vitamin C, B-complex and folic acid, polyunsaturated fatty acids, enzymes, and carotene - all major antioxidants.

Main current research is a BBSRC project on microarray analysis to study gene regulation of polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism.

Try to choose foods high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat such as vegetable oils e.g. olive and sunflower oil.

These fatty acids with more than 20 carbon atoms are called long chain polyunsaturated, LCPs for short.

Sesame oil is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids and it contains potent free radical scavengers.

Omega 3 fats are a particular type of polyunsaturated fat that reduce the stickiness of blood, making it less likely to clot.

It is 58 percent polyunsaturated fat, 23 percent monounsaturated fat, and 15% saturated fat in content.

Another type of fat is polyunsaturated which encompasses corn, soybean, and safflower oils.

Polyunsaturated fat also lowers cholesterol levels, but it affects both the LDL and HDL.

Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of unsaturated fat, particularly polyunsaturated fats like linoleic acid.

A study released in 1999 indicated that blue-green algae contains polyunsaturated fatty acids that lower cholesterol.

The use of polyunsaturated fats in cooking is also recommended, including cold pressed oils such as olive oil, canola oil, and sesame oil.

Polyunsaturated fat-A non-animal oil or fatty acid rich in unsaturated chemical bonds.

Trans-fatty acid-A type of fat created by hydrogenating polyunsaturated oils.

Strengthens immune system - Bee pollen has both mono and polyunsaturated fats, proteins, vitamins B, C, D, E, and beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, selenium, nucleic acids, lecithin, and cysteine.

Vegetable oil and corn oil are higher in saturated fats than unsaturated fats and are often referred to as polyunsaturated fats.

Get as much of your fat from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated sources as you can, and limit saturated fat and trans fat to no more than 10% of total fat.

Polyunsaturated is the next best; it's found in corn oil, safflower oil and most types of mayonnaise (but many also have eggs, so watch out if you have high cholesterol).

The arrangement of these components determines whether fats are classified as polyunsaturated, monosaturated, or saturated fat.

Polyunsaturated fats, such as omega-3 and omega-6 triglycerides, are best found in fish, flax, and certain nuts.

Diets containing a higher proportion of monosaturated and polyunsaturated fat grams result in lower blood pressure and a lower overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

Select healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola oil, and nut oils.

Eat more polyunsaturated fats found in nuts, leafy green vegetables and fish.

The need for vitamin E increases if the diet is high in polyunsaturated fats.

Effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids on factors related to cardiovascular disease.

The polyunsaturated fats can cause an abnormal heartbeat which may lead to a sudden cardiac death, doctors warn.