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Key Features
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Oleic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid that occurs naturally in animal and vegetable oils.
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It’s the most common fatty acid in human cells, which is why it’s not considered an “essential” fatty acid, like omega-3s and omega-6s.
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What is oleic acid used for? Oleic acid benefits your heart, brain, mood, skin, cells and waistline. It works to fight free radical damage, reduce inflammation and boost your immune system.
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Some of the best sources of this acid include olive oil, avocados, avocado oil, almond oil, macadamia nuts, eggs, cheese, beef and chicken.
Product Description
Oleic acid is an omega-9 fatty acid. It can be made by the body. It is also found in foods. Highest levels are found in olive oil and other edible oils.
Oleic acid is most commonly used for preventing heart disease and reducing cholesterol. It is also used for preventing cancer and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses.
Don't confuse oleic acid with diets and oils containing oleic acid, such as the Mediterranean diet, olive oil, and canola oil or sunflower oil made to have higher levels of oleic acid. See separate listings for these topics.
Uses of Oleic Acid
1. Reduces Blood Pressure
One of the most well-known olive oil benefits is its ability to boost cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure. Studies demonstrate that hypotensive effects of olive oil is caused by its high oleic acid content.
Researchers indicate that it’s the consumption of oleic acid that regulates membrane lipid structure, which controls G protein-mediated signaling and causes a regulation in blood pressure. So it’s the high oleic acid content that’s responsible for the blood pressure reducing effects of olive oil consumption.
2. Lowers Cholesterol
If you are looking to add cholesterol-lowering foods to your diet, add in nuts and oils that are high in oleic acid. Scientists have found that when compared with other kinds of high healthy-fat diets, an oleic-rich diet has equal cholesterol-lowing effects, while also maintaining HDL cholesterol levels and reducing triglycerides. For this reason, diets that are high in monosaturated fatty acids, especially those that include an increased consumption of olive oil, are known for their health-protective and cholesterol-lowering effects.
3. Promotes Fat Burning
Eating healthy fats is a key element in losing weight and keeping it off. For one thing, fats like oleic acid help to control excess insulin, which is important for weight loss. Plus, adding healthy fats into your diet helps to reduce hunger, cravings and overeating because they are satiating and make you feel full for a longer period of time.
4. Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
If you are experiencing prediabetes symptoms or you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it may help to add more oleic acid to your diet. Recent research published in Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism out of Spain suggests that unlike the saturated fat palmitic acid, the monounsaturated fat oleic acid has beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and type 2 diabetes.
5. Promotes Brain Function
Research indicates that there’s an inverse relationship between the consumption of monounsaturated fatty acids and cognitive decline. One study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s journal Neurology evaluated an elderly population of Southern Italy with a typical Mediterranean diet that’s high in monounsaturated fatty acids like olive oil. Researchers found that these healthy fats appeared to be protective against age-related cognitive decline and may work as a natural Alzheimer’s treatment.