Research from the University of Oklahoma reveals that oleic acid, found in high-fat foods like olive oil, may promote obesity by increasing the production of fat cells. The study highlights that oleic acid affects key proteins in the body, enhancing the growth of precursor fat cells. This discovery emphasizes the importance of fat type versus quantity in diet, indicating that certain fats could have a more profound impact on health than previously thought. The implications could be significant for dietary guidelines and obesity prevention strategies.
The study found that oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat associated with obesity, causes the body to make more fat cells, suggesting it may drive obesity.
We wanted to know whether simply overeating a diet rich in fat causes obesity, or whether the composition of these fatty acids that make up the oils in the diet is important.
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