C15:0 — Found in Dairy — May Be an Essential Fat
C15:0, also known as pentadecanoic acid, is an odd-chain saturated fat primarily found in dairy products, some fish, and certain plants. The story of C15:0’s importance begins in an unlikely place — with dolphins. Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist, was brought on board the Navy’s Marine Mammal program about 20 years ago to help… Read More »