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Macronutrients – Lipids

Monounsaturated Fatty Acid

A fatty acid with one double bond, liquid at room temperature, known for cardiovascular benefits.

Definition

A monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) is an unsaturated fatty acid containing exactly one double bond in its carbon chain.

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