saturated

saturated /sat·u·rat·ed/ (sach´ah-rāt″ed)

1. denoting a chemical compound that has only single bonds and no double or triple bonds between atoms.

Palmitic acid, a common saturated fatty acid.

2. unable to hold in solution any more of a given substance.

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sat·u·rat·ed (sch-rtd)

adj.

1. Unable to hold or contain more; full.

2. Soaked with moisture; drenched.

3. Combined with or containing all the solute that can normally be dissolved at a given temperature.

4. Having all available valence bonds filled. Used especially of organic compounds.

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saturated

[sach′ərā′tid]

Etymology: L, saturare, to fill

1 having absorbed or dissolved the maximum amount of a given substance, such as a solution in which no more of the solute can be dissolved.

2 also called saturated hydrocarbon. An organic compound that contains the maximum number of hydrogen atoms so that only single bonds exist in the carbon chain, as in saturated fatty acids. Compare unsaturated.

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saturated (sach´rā´tid),

adj having all chemical affinities satisfied; unable to hold in solution any more of a given substance.

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saturated

1. denoting an organic compound that has only single bonds between carbon atoms and is therefore less reactive than one with double bonds, e.g. saturated fatty acids.

2. holding all of a solute that can be held in solution by the solvent (saturated solution).

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saturated fatty acids

see fatty acids.

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Patient discussion about saturated.

Q. I am aware of trans fats and saturated fats develop heart related problems. Do I still have chances of this? I am aware of trans fats and saturated fats famous for developing heart related problems. But as I exercise regularly and I do not find that I may get any problem in future neither my dad had any problem. We both have strong constitution. But even though I wanted know that do I still have chances of having this problem if I keep the intake of fats.

A. I SUGGEST,,not smoking,reduce blood cholesterol,it isnt just cholesterol in food that raises levels in blood,its the saturated fat-which stimulates the body to produce its own harmful cholesterol,,,keep your blood pressure (HYPERTENSION)low,by reducing your sodium intake(SALT),,,,increase your potassium and calcium,by eating fruit,veg,eat fiber,eat fish,take antioxidant vitamins,and learn how to cope with stress,example,,yoga,meditation,deep breathing or psychotherapy...mrfoot56

Q. I am wondering if any of you are ENTHUSED about the use of COCONUT OIL. I ask because it IS SATURATED FAT. I have trouble losing weight. That inculdes getting cold frequently, and was wondering if cocounut oil would help me maintain body temperture more easily. Also, I have notice that SOME claim that coconut oil has many health benefits not affiliated with polyunsaturates.

A. i know there was a Polynesian research about people that consume coconut oil on a daily basis in parallel to people who don't. they found out that there are high cholesterol levels among the people that consumed coconut oil but no significant difference in heart problems.

Q. My dad is having heart disease and he is advised not to have saturated oils. What can happen with trans fat? My dad is having heart disease and he is advised not to have saturated oils and has been told to reduce in his overall cholesterol intake. Now the doctor also says to reduce in eating pizzas, doughnuts, cakes, cookies, margarine, potatoes specially fried as they have trans fats. He says it is good to avoid them as well. What can happen with trans fat?

A. Like cholesterol and saturated fats, trans fat are also the source for heart disease. They contribute to raise the LDL in the blood which leads to heart block. They also reduce the good cholesterol HDL in blood, which makes a person highly prone for heart blockade.
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