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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
n−9 fatty acids (popularly referred to as ω−9 fatty acids or omega-9 fatty acids) are a family of unsaturated fatty acids which have in common a final carbon–carbon double bond in the n−9 position; that is, the ninth bond from the end of the fatty acid.
Some n−9s are common components of animal fat and vegetable oil. Two n−9 fatty acids important in industry are:-
- Oleic acid (18:1, n−9), which is a main component of olive oil and other monounsaturated fats
- Erucic acid (22:1, n−9), which is found in rapeseed, wallflower seed, and mustard seed. Rapeseed with high erucic acid content is grown for commercial use in paintings and coatings as a drying oil. Rapeseed oil, with some of the acid removed, is commonly known as canola oil.
- Unlike n−3 and n−6 fatty acids, n−9 fatty acids are not classed as essential fatty acids (EFA). This is both because they can be created by the human body from unsaturated fat, and are therefore not essential in the diet, and because the lack of an n−6 double bond keeps them from participating in the reactions that form the eicosanoids.
Under severe conditions of EFA deprivation, mammals will elongate and desaturate oleic acid to make mead acid, (20:3, n−9). This also occurs to a lesser extent in vegetarians and semi-vegetarians.
Oleic acid is a mono-unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found in various animal and vegetable sources. It has the formula CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH.[2] The trans-isomer of oleic acid is called elaidic acid.
The term Oleic means related to, or derived from, oil or olive.
- Oleic acid may hinder the progression of ALD, or adrenoleukodystrophy, a fatal disease that affects the brain and adrenal glands.
- Oleic acid may help boost memory.
- Oleic and monounsaturated fatty acid levels in the membranes of red blood cells have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer.
- Oleic acid may be responsible for the hypotensive (blood pressure reducing) effects of olive oil.
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Olive Oil, Omega 9, and Your Heart
Types of fat
Omega 3's, 6's, and 9's are all heart healthy unsaturated fatty acids. But as we dive into the nitty gritty, some are more heart healthy than others.
Omega 3's are at the top when it comes to heart health. The more omega 3's (such as fish/fish oil rich in EPA/DHA and flaxseed rich in ALA) the better for heart health. Here's a previous post you may want to review - Top 5 Omega 3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol.
Omega 6's are found in vegetable oils, such as corn oil, which is very plentiful in the American diet. Omega 6 isn't inherently bad for heart health, what's bad is our excess intake of omega 6. The ratio between omega 6 and omega 3 is far from the ideal of 1:1 to 4:1.
Omega 9's are found in olive oil. Olive oil is 85% monounsaturated fat and contains minimal omega 3 or omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 9 fatty acids are not essential fatty acids like omega 3 and omega 6, because the body can produce omega 9 fatty acids from unsaturated fat.......
Olive oil is 85% oleic acid and has little effect the omega 6 to omega 3 ratio. I like olive oil for this reason, but it can be argued that selecting oil that contributes omega 3's to your diet is more beneficial, even though you also gain omega 6's. cont'd reading this article HERE