The role of free fatty acids (FFAs) as a source of energy and their functions in energy transport within the body are well established. Equally important is a role that FFAs play in oxidative stress following cell membrane depolarization. read more
Fatty acids, in particular essential fatty acids (EFAs) -- alpha-linolenic (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6) -- are intimately related to managing inflammation in the body. Fatty acids provide the building blocks for your body to make prostaglandins, agents that increase and decrease inflammation in the body. read more
Pancreatic lipase removes fatty acids from the 1 and 3 positions to generate free fatty acids and a TG remnant with one fatty acid in the 2-position, a monoglyceride (2-acylglycerol). Monoglycerides may be further broken down by the enzyme phospholipase A2 into free fatty acids and glycerol. read more