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Saturated fatty acids increase when making memories

Jul 6, 2021 by

Researchers at UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute have discovered that saturated fatty acid levels unexpectedly rise in the brain during memory formation. Typically, in a kitchen setting, saturated fats, like coconut oil and butter, stay solid at room temperature. In this new study, the highest concentration of saturated fatty acids was found in the amygdala.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628123017.htm