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Fatty Acid Profiles

Meaning

Fatty acid profiles represent the comprehensive analysis and quantitative measurement of the various types of fatty acids present in biological samples, such as plasma, red blood cells, or tissue biopsies. This profile provides critical insight into dietary intake, cellular membrane composition, and the efficiency of metabolic processes like desaturation and elongation. Assessing these profiles is valuable for understanding chronic inflammation, cardiovascular risk, and overall metabolic health within a hormonal context. The balance of different fatty acid types is a strong indicator of systemic cellular function.