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Fatty acid composition of oils used in study
| Fatty Acid (%) | Coconut | Soybean | Plenish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauric (12:0) | 45 | < 0.05 | < 0.05 |
| Myristic (14:0) | 17.5 | 0.07 | < 0.05 |
| Palmitic (16:0) | 8.67 | 10.6 | 5.81 |
| Stearic (18:0) | 10.2 | 3.98 | 4.17 |
| Oleic (18:1) | 0.25 | 20.9 | 73.9 |
| Linoleic (18:2ω6) | < 0.06 | 52.9 | 7.42 |
| α-linolenic (18:3ω3) | < 0.06 | 6.54 | 1.91 |
| ω6:ω3 (18:2/18:3) | 0 | 8.1 | 3.4 |
Composition was determined by Covance Labs.
No isoflavones were detected in these oils.
