Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids

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Also known as:  Long-Chain Triglycerides;  LCTs

 

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Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids are a group of Saturated Fatty Acids that contain 14-24 carbon atoms and have a tendency to aggregate together.  They are solid at body temperature and insoluble in water.

 

Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids normally comprise 43% of total fasting Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids

Amino Acids

 Carnitine facilitates the transport of Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids into the Mitochondria for oxidation (by combining with a molecule of Acetyl Coenzyme A and a molecule of a Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acid to form a complex that can penetrate the wall of the Mitochondria).

 

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