Linear, medium-chain (C8–C12) hydrocarbons are important components of fuels as well as commodity and specialty chemicals. As industrial microbes do not contain pathways to produce medium-chain ...

ALTHOUGH the consequences of extensive resection of the small intestine differ in pattern and intensity a syndrome of conditioned malnutrition invariably follows. 1–5 The chief manifestation is ...

Heart attacks mean energy deprivation. Could a fatty acid found in energy drinks, then, help recovery? A preclinical study explores this question. A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks ...

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Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) is a genetic condition that prevents the body from breaking down fat stores for energy. It can be fatal without early diagnosis and treatment.

Studies show coconut oil offers no unique heart benefits. Dietary guidelines emphasise unsaturated oils (e.g., olive, rapeseed) for cardiovascular protection.