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Dietary fatty acids modify fluidity and key physiological functions in plasma membranes.
Understanding the role of fatty acids can help in dietary planning for cardiovascular health.
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A critical feature of dietary fatty acids is that they incorporate into the plasma membrane, modifying fluidity and key physiological functions.
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Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Risk. Evidence, Lack of Evidence, and Diligence
Francesco Visioli et al. · Nutrients · 2020
DOI 10.3390/nu12123782
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