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    GlossaryPalmitic Acid (Palmitate)

    saturated fatty acid found in animals and plants

    Palmitic Acid, also known as Hexadecanoic Acid, is a saturated fatty acid commonly found in both animals and plants. It is a major component of palm oil and is also present in butter, cheese, milk, and meat. In the human body, palmitic acid is involved in the synthesis of lipids and can influence cholesterol levels.

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