The name might still be unfamiliar to quite a few. Pentadecanoic Acid C15 is now broadly considered to be the next known essential fatty acid. Omega 3s were only identified as essential as recent as the early 20th century, so this is really amazing.
The primary source in the human diet is in full fat milk products and in ruminant (bovine) mammal meat.
Im curious about other sources that are not mammal and even Vegan sources. Mainly Id like to know how those sources compare in concentration to mammalian sources.
Im also curious if anyone can easily explain the difference between Pentadecanoic and Heptadecanoic acid? Are both considered essential?
Good non-mammal sources of Pentadecanoic Acid include poultry, eggs, and fish, although the concentration levels are considerably lower than those found in mammal meat and dairy. Heptadecanoic acid is usually found in dairy and beef, although it is not considered essential like Pentadecanoic acid.
Good non-mammalian sources of pentadecanoic acid: certain types of fish such as salmon, trout, herring, spirulina. Pentadecanoic acid can be synthesized by certain gut bacteria, and studies have found that individuals with high levels of pentadecanoic acid in their blood may have a more diverse and beneficial gut microbiome.