Polyunsaturated

Word POLYUNSATURATED
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Definitions and meanings of "Polyunsaturated"

What do we mean by polyunsaturated?

Of or relating to long-chain carbon compounds, especially fatty acids, having two or more double bonds between the carbon atoms. Foods containing polyunsaturated fatty acids help reduce blood cholesterol levels and include sunflower, soybean, sesame seed, and corn oils and cold-water fish such as salmon. adjective

Of, or relating to long chain organic compounds that have multiple double bonds; polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential to human nutrition adjective

(of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds adjective

Of or relating to long chain organic compounds that have multiple double bonds; polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential to human nutrition.

(nutrition, of a fat or oil) Having a chemical structure that does not easily change into cholesterol (a substance containing a lot of fat though to be an important cause of heart disease).

When a polyamorous person already has at least one partner and is actively seeking other partners. Urban Dictionary

Meaning of polyunsaturated in English: polyunsaturated ADJECTIVE Chemistry (of an organic compound, especially a fat or oil molecule) containing several double or triple bonds between carbon atoms. Pronunciation /ˌpɒlɪʌnˈsatʃʊreɪtɪd/ Urban Dictionary

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The word "polyunsaturated" in example sentences

Lactose only, lactose free, added long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCP), reduced risk of allergy to milk proteins and nutrition linked to nucleotides, taurine and oligosaccharides will be the only claims allowed. ❋ Steve Carper (2007)

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, one of the so-called "good" fats. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In the search for the best fats for a heart healthy diet, trans - and saturated fats have long been recognized as undesirable and those that contain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) are preferred -- with no clear benefit demonstrated for higher levels of either the PUFAs or the MUFAs within recommended limits. ❋ Unknown (2005)

A fat molecule with more than one double bond is called polyunsaturated. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

Omega-3 fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids PUFA, are essential fatty acids, which are substances that the body cannot manufacture. ❋ M.D. Robert Tornambe (2011)

~ Fish, Seafood Better Than Olive Oil, Nuts Against Heart Disease -- Researchers have found that a diet rich in fish, seafood, and grains -- also called polyunsaturated fats -- is better at preventing heart disease than a diet containing olive oil, nuts, and avocados -- called monounsaturated fats. ❋ William Harryman (2007)

Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids PUFAs, omega-6 fatty acids are essential to normal skin, hair growth and development. [email protected] (2011)

These are the best oils to eat and are called polyunsaturated fatty acids. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Omega-6, and the similarly-named omega-3 fatty acids (found in fattier fish such as tuna, mackerel and salmon), are called polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), and can have health benefits when consumed in the recommended amounts, especially when used to replace saturated fats or trans fats in the diet. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development. ❋ Unknown (2008)

~ Omega-3 Fatty Acids Affect Risk Of Depression, Inflammation -- A new study suggests that people whose diets contain dramatically more of one kind of polyunsaturated fatty acid than another may be at greater risk for both clinical depression and certain inflammatory diseases. ❋ William Harryman (2007)

Should you worry about whether you're eating too much of one kind of polyunsaturated fat and not enough of another? ❋ Unknown (2011)

"After his [wife] became totally [polysaturated], everyone [felt] sorry for polyunsaturated John, who just couldn't seem to find anyone else." ❋ Eleanorofa (2009)

‘Experts say the monounsaturated and [polyunsaturated] fats found largely in nuts have heart protective benefits.’ ‘You can only get these from polyunsaturated fats and oils, found in high quantities in nuts, fish, avocados, seeds and vegetable oils.’ ‘For example, polyunsaturated fats do much more than lower blood cholesterol levels.’ ‘Autoxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids of flour [lipids] results in the formation of hydroperoxides, which are powerful oxidising agents.’ [Polyunsaturated] (ˌpɒlɪʌnˈsatʃʊreɪtɪd) ❋ ANCIENT_WOLFY (2022)

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