A team of researchers reveals that oleic acid produced in the brain is an essential regulator of the process that enables learning and memory and supports proper mood regulation. The finding has paved ...

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat found. Foods like olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, avocados, and nuts contain high amounts of oleic acid. Classified as an omega-9 fatty acid, oleic acid is ...

Oleic acid, the principal component of olive oil, has properties that help to prevent cancer and Alzheimer's disease and to lower cholesterol. The health benefits of olive oil, which are commonly ...

Diets rich in olive oil, which contains up to 80% oleic acid, reduce blood pressure, studies have shown. Now, researchers have demonstrated that oleic acid itself is responsible for the oil's ...