Monounsaturated
Monounsaturated Fat
Monounsaturated fat (/mɒnoʊˈʌnsætʃəreɪtɪd fæt/) is a type of dietary fat. It is one of the healthy fats, along with polyunsaturated fat.
Etymology
The term "Monounsaturated" comes from the prefix "mono-" meaning "one" and "unsaturated" referring to the chemical structure of the fat molecule, which contains one double bond and the rest are single bonds.
Definition
Monounsaturated fats are fats that have one double-bonded carbon in the molecule. They are typically liquid at room temperature and include oils such as olive oil, peanut oil, and avocado oil.
Health Effects
Monounsaturated fats are known to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in the bloodstream, which can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Related Terms
- Saturated Fat: A type of fat that contains only single bonds in its molecular structure.
- Trans Fat: A type of fat that contains at least one double bond in a trans configuration.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A type of polyunsaturated fat that is beneficial for heart health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monounsaturated
- Wikipedia's article - Monounsaturated
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