date:Nov 12, 2012
erucic acids.
The highest intake of total saturated fatty acids was associated with 47 percent increased risk of breast cancer, compared to the lowest intake. The risk increase was particularly strong among those with highest intakes of palmitic, margaric, and stearic acids.
Margaric acid or otherwise known as heptadecanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid found only in the fat and milk fat of ruminants.
Total trans fat and polyunsaturated fatty acid intake were not associated with breast ca