For years, omega-3s have been the go-to “good fats,” but recently, I came across something new: pentadecanoic acid, or C15:0. At first, I hadn’t even heard of it. As a dietitian, I’ve spent years reading about fats, but this one flew under the radar. And yes, it’s a saturated fat, which makes people pause—but hear me out: not all saturated fats are bad, and this one might actually be good for you. Why C15:0 is Interesting The research is still early, but it’s promising. C15:0 may help reduce inflammation, fight microbes, and even protect against certain cancer cells. It could …
