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When it comes to Omega 9, they are not as discussed and researched as Omega 3<\/a> and Omega 6<\/a> fatty acids. Therefore, all definitions are based on a certain amount of researches that were conducted about this type of fatty acids.<\/p>\n Omega 9 fatty acids are included in animal fat and vegetable oil, and they are one of the most important sources of Omega 9. Omega 9 fatty acid belongs to monounsaturated group of fats. It is also known as oleic acid.<\/p>\n Monounsaturated fatty acid is in fact unsaturated acid which has double or triple valence per molecule on their carbon chain. Unsaturated acid is the type of acid whose carbon chain is able to absorb additional atoms of hydrogen.<\/p>\n However, Omega 9 is not one of the crucial fatty acids. The reason why it's not the crucial fatty acid is in the fact that our body is able to produce it in very small quantities. In order to produce Omega 9 fatty acid, our body needs Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. If we don't have a certain level of these fatty acids in our body, then we are unable to produce Omega 9.<\/p>\n Lack of Omega 9 fatty acid's effects are:<\/p>\n Even though Omega 9 is highly important component to every body, it is not essential and it is less significant than Omega-3 and Omega-6. Additionally, Omega 9 is the most plentiful fatty acid on the planet.<\/p>\n Omega 9 is usually consumed when there is a shortage of Omega-3 or Omega-6 in the body.<\/p>\n The difference between Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega 9 is in the fact that the first two fatty acids are both polyunsaturated, while Omega 9 is (like we have already mentioned it) monounsaturated, but they can also be polyunsaturated too (mead acid).<\/p>\n Omega 9 includes several types of fats. However, there are four of them which are the most important and they are: oleic acid, mead acid, erucic acid and nervonic acid. Other types of Omega 9 fats include elaidic acid and gondoic acid. Below, you can see a detailed analysis of Omega 9's fats.<\/p>\n 1. Oleic Acid<\/strong><\/p>\n Oleic acid is monounsaturated fat and it is usually found in olive oil. Oleic acid is widely used in cosmetic industry. It is liquid, oil and has no color. This type of fat occurs as glyceride. Oleic acid occurs naturally in animal and vegetable oils and fats.<\/p>\n Formula for oleic acid is CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The term oleic means related to or comes from olive oil. Oleic acid is one of the most important components of olive oil.<\/p>\n Oleic acid does not occur in our body by itself and it is not a natural part of it. This type of fat occurs as triglyceride that is one of the ingredients of some types of natural oil. 2. Mead Acid<\/strong> Formula for mead acid is C20H34O2.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Mead fatty acid is carboxylic acid with three methylene-interrupted cis double bonds and 20-carbon chain.<\/p>\n 3. Erucic Acid<\/strong><\/p>\n Erucic acid is monounsaturated, just like oleic acid. Its name derives from the word Eruca which literally means a plant with a flower.<\/p>\n Formula of erucic acid is CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)11COOH.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Erucic acid is found in the seed of wallflower. This fatty acid has many uses as mineral oils, because it is more biodegradable than others, plus it is possible to polymerize it and dry for usage in oil paints.<\/p>\n Erucic acid doesn't have negative effects on human beings; at least the negative effects have never been recorded.<\/p>\n 4. Nervonic Acid<\/strong> Formula of nervonic acid is C24H46O2.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n King salmon, the seed of yellow mustard, flaxseed, sockeye salmon, sesame seed and macadamia nuts, are all sources of nervonic acid.<\/p>\n Nervonic acid is beneficial for treatment of demyelination-related disorders like adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD or bronze Schilder disease) and multiple sclerosis which occurs with decreased level of nervonic acid in sphingolipids.<\/p>\n 5. Elaidic Acid<\/strong> Formula of elaidic acid is C18H34O2.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The benefit of the elaidic acid is the fact it increases plasma CETP that is good for decreasing HDL cholesterol.<\/p>\n 6. Gondoic Acid<\/strong> The formula of gondoic acid is C20H38O2.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sources of Omega 9<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The primary source of Omega 9 is olive oil. However, if we are talking about the general division, there are two sources of Omega 9 fats: animal and fruit\/vegetable sources. Further, we will describe both of them.<\/p>\n It must be remembered that foods with omega 9 fatty acids are healthiest when they are not cooked.<\/p>\n 1. Animal Sources of Omega 9 Fats<\/strong> 2. Fruit\/Vegetable Sources of Omega 9 Fats<\/strong>\n
What are the Types of Omega 9 Fats?<\/h2>\n
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\nOlive oil is consisted of oleic acid's triglycerides. This acid is the most plentiful fatty acid in human's body fat. This fatty acid is included in our diet, but also it is an important ingredient for producing soaps due to its emulsifying effect.<\/p>\n
\nMead acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is beneficial for anti-inflammatory purposes by oxidising unsaturated fats. It was named by James F. Mead who was the first one to recognize, categorize, and describe it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nNervonic acid is also monounsaturated fat. It is beneficial for proper brain functions. Nervonic fatty acid is one of the most important components of myelin's biosynthesis and it is usually found in a white matter of our brains.<\/p>\n
\nElaidic acid is monounsaturated fat. It is trans isomer of oleic acid and can be found in some meats and vegetable oils. Also, this type of essential fatty acid is used in the cosmetics industry as well, usually for making lotions.<\/p>\n
\nGondoic acid is monounsaturated fatty acid and it is usually found in nuts and plant oils. It is one of the components of rape oil and fish oil and occurs as glyceride. Additionally, gondoic acid can be found in other plant oils like false flax and swede.<\/p>\nWhat are the Sources of Omega 9 Fats?<\/h2>\n
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\nEven though Omega 9 is usually found in vegetables, plants and fruits, its presence is noticeable in meats of all animals, king salmon, and sockeye salmon and other fish. It is important to remember that fish are a great source of all omega fatty acids.<\/p>\n
\nOmega 9 is usually found in nuts, fruits and oils.<\/p>\n