oleic acid
Coverage of oleic acid in the Nexus archive.
- One common type of fat may increase diabetes risk, while another helps fight it
A review suggests that palmitic acid (found in meats, dairy, and palm oil) may increase type 2 diabetes risk by impairing insulin response, while oleic acid (found in olive oil, nuts, and eggs) may protect against insulin resistance. The study, led by the University of Barcelona and CIBERDEM, highlights that fat quality—not quantity—matters for diabetes risk, aligning with the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
- One fat helped pancreatic cancer grow while another cut disease in half
A study found that oleic acid, found in olive oil, accelerated pancreatic cancer growth in mice, while omega-3-rich fats from fish oil significantly slowed the disease. The research highlights that the type of fat consumed may be more critical than the quantity in pancreatic cancer development.