What Is cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid (20:1 c) & What Foods Can I Find It In?
cis-13-eicosenoic acid (20:1 c) belongs to the class of organic compounds known as long-chain fatty acids.
cis-13-eicosenoic acid also belongs to a group called eicosenoic acids.
It’s a monounsaturated cis fatty acid that’s practically insoluble in water and relatively neutral.
This fatty acid is believed to have important biological functions in our body.
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cis-Isomer Of Paullinic Acid
20:1 c is the cis-isomer of Paullinic acid (20:1).
It’s also called cis-13-eicosenoic acid. (source ◳)
Isomers are compounds that contain exactly the same number of atoms.
The cis-isomer indicates that the functional groups are on the same side of the carbon chain. (source ◳)
Paullinia cupana
The cis-isomer of paullinic acid is the most important member of this group of acids and is the main metabolite of Paullinia cupana in the human body.
Paullinia cupana is a medicinal plant with a history of more than 500 years in Brazil, with believed antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
It is also believed to act as a thyroid hormone inhibitor.
Benefits Of cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid
cis-13-eicosenoic acid is the major fatty acid in the seed oil of palm, and is also an important constituent of lipids in the human brain, as well as in the retina and optic nerve.
This fatty acid has also been shown to have important biological functions in brain development and function, including protection against oxidative stress.
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Foods You Can Find cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid (20:1 c) In
You find cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid (20:1 c) mostly in fats and oil, legume, spices and herb, sausage and luncheon meat products.
Examples of food sources include
- Canola Oil
- Soybean Oil
- Peanut Butter
- Corn Oil
- Yellow Mustard
- Italian Pork Sausage
- Cured Bacon
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