: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 obtained from natural fats and oils
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Avocado Oil Health Benefits May Support a Healthy Heart
Like olive oil, avocado oil is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, which may help support a healthy blood fat profile.
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Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Inspired by classic mustache pomade (hence the name), the formula is infused with ingredients that nourish and groom the brows, including hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, and beeswax.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Experts have recommended extra virgin olive oil — primarily a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, the oil also contains vitamins E and K, antioxidants that help protect against cell damage and inflammation, and cholesterol-lowering oleic acid.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Some research suggests that oleic acid may have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Inspired by classic mustache pomade (hence the name), the formula is infused with ingredients that nourish and groom the brows, including hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, and beeswax.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Experts have recommended extra virgin olive oil — primarily a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, the oil also contains vitamins E and K, antioxidants that help protect against cell damage and inflammation, and cholesterol-lowering oleic acid.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Some research suggests that oleic acid may have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Oleic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oleic%20acid. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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