Fatty acid
Palmitic Acid
Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid with 16 carbon atoms and the most common saturated fat in food, found in palm oil, meat and dairy.
What it is studied for
The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating
Why people take it
Essential Health21.1%
Immune Support15.8%
Cardiovascular10.5%
Hair & Skin7.9%
Stress & Mood7.9%
Women's Hormones7.9%
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
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