Study reveals palmitic acid may fuel type 2 diabetes while olive oil's oleic acid helps protect against it
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A new review published in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism examines how different dietary fats affect type 2 diabetes risk. Researchers from CIBERDEM at the University of Barcelona found that palmitic acid, a saturated fat common in many foods, may contribute to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes by triggering inflammation, toxic fat buildup, and cellular stress. In contrast, oleic acid—the heart-healthy fat abundant in olive oil—appears to help protect insulin function and may counter some of the harmful effects of palmitic acid.
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· 3 pulledPalmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid widely found in many foods, may contribute to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes by triggering inflammation, toxic fat buildup, and cellular stress.
In contrast, oleic acid—the heart-healthy fat abundant in olive oil—appears to help protect insulin function and may even counter some of the harmful effects of palmitic acid.
Not all fats affect your body the same way.
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