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Saturated fatty acids (SFAs) promote inflammation and insulin resistance by activating the NLRP3 inflammasome and NF-κB pathways, whereas unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) like EPA/DHA can inhibit these pathways.
The type of fat you eat matters for inflammation. Saturated fats (like palmitate) can trigger inflammatory pathways (NLRP3) and worsen insulin resistance. In contrast, unsaturated fats, particularly omega-3s (EPA/DHA), can help prevent this inflammation. Prioritize unsaturated fats for metabolic health.
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Saturated fatty acid palmitate... activated ROS through inhibiting AMPK, induced the activation of the Nod-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome... By contrast, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 FAs), including EPA and DHA, alleviated the inflammation by preventing NLPR3 activation...
Why this rating
Review paper citing multiple studies on specific fatty acid types.
Source
Coordinated Modulation of Energy Metabolism and Inflammation by Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Fatty Acids
Zhenhong Ye et al. · Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2020
DOI 10.3389/fendo.2020.00617
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