Monoglycerides

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Also known as:  Monoacylglycerides

 

Description

Monoglycerides are a type of Glyceride in which only one of the three Alcohol groups in Glycerol have formed esters with a Fatty Acid.

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Monoglycerides

Digestive Enzymes

 Lipases break down Triglycerides into Monoglycerides and split Monoglycerides into their constituent Fatty Acids and Glycerol.

 

Types of Monoglycerides

 Monocaprin

 Monolaurin

 Monomyristin

 

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