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Omega-9 (Oleic Acid)

High Research Quality

Description

Oleic Acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid abundant in olive oil, associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Reduced cardiovascular risk factors
Improved insulin sensitivity

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Improved cardiovascular health (claimed)
Enhanced metabolic function (claimed)

Recommended Usage

10-20 grams daily through dietary sources.

Research Quality

4/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet2013
Estruch R, et al.

Methodology

Randomized controlled trial

Participants

7447 subjects

Key Outcomes

Showed reduced cardiovascular events

Citation (APA Style)

Estruch et al. (2013). New England Journal of Medicine

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Dietary monounsaturated fatty acids promote carbohydrate metabolism2000
Ryan M, et al.

Methodology

Clinical study

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Demonstrated improved insulin sensitivity

Citation (APA Style)

Ryan et al. (2000). Diabetes Care

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Monounsaturated fatty acids, olive oil and health status: a systematic review2014
Schwingshackl L, Hoffmann G

Methodology

Meta-analysis

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Confirmed cardiovascular benefits

Citation (APA Style)

Schwingshackl & Hoffmann (2014). Lipids in Health and Disease

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