Fats

Fatty Acids

True Essential Fatty Acids (Must be obtained from diet):
◦ Linoleic acid (Omega-6)
◦ alpha-Linolenic acid (Omega-3)

Semi-Essential Fatty Acid:
◦ Arachidonic acid (Can be synthesized in the body from Linoleic acid—it becomes essential only if Linoleic acid is deficient in the diet).

Non-Essential Fatty Acids (Synthesized by the body):
◦ Palmitic acid (16-carbon saturated FA, primary product of fatty acid synthesis)
◦ Stearic acid (18-carbon saturated FA)
◦ Oleic acid (18-carbon monounsaturated FA, Omega-9)