: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 obtained from natural fats and oils
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Breast milk also contains fatty acids like palmitic acid and oleic acid, which help to moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier, and Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which may aid in skin healing and regeneration.
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 June 2025
And now, because oleic acid has been shown to extend oil shelf life, high-oleic versions of oils are widely used in commercial and fast foods.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Early research found that people with obesity who consumed diets rich in oleic acid experienced a modest reduction in abdominal fat over four weeks.1
May Reduce Inflammation
Research suggests that omega-9 fatty acids, including oleic acid, can help manage inflammation in various conditions.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 12 June 2025
This type of oil is higher in oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 June 2025
And now, because oleic acid has been shown to extend oil shelf life, high-oleic versions of oils are widely used in commercial and fast foods.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Early research found that people with obesity who consumed diets rich in oleic acid experienced a modest reduction in abdominal fat over four weeks.1
May Reduce Inflammation
Research suggests that omega-9 fatty acids, including oleic acid, can help manage inflammation in various conditions.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 12 June 2025
This type of oil is higher in oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Oleic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oleic%20acid. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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