Test your
Palmitic acid
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Palmitic acid?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
Palmitic acid
Explanation: Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid that is both made in the body and obtained from foods like meat, dairy, and palm oil. It plays a key role in energy storage and is used by the body to build fats and other molecules. It can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular disease risk.
Test purpose:
- Evaluate fatty acid balance to check for fat metabolism or nutritional disorders.
- Monitor dietary fat intake and how the body processes saturated fats.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic link1, Mayo Clinic link2, ARUP Laboratories
