Seraphina Therapeutics, a health and wellness firm based in San Diego, claims to have found the fatty acid, which it sells as a trademarked ingredient named FA15 and in its own Fatty15 dietary supplement line.
Pentadecanoic acid, or C15:0, a newly found fatty acid, has been designated Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in food and drinks. Seraphina Therapeutics, a health and wellness firm based in San Diego, claims to have found the fatty acid, which it sells as a trademarked ingredient named FA15 and in its own Fatty15 dietary supplement line.
C15:0 is a dietary fatty acid that is required for good health. C15:0, like omega-3, is an important dietary fatty acid that is not produced by the body but is required for good health and must be taken from food sources. C15:0 is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid, whereas omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (OCFA). C15:0 is unrelated to n.Even-chain fatty acids such as C16:0 (palmitic acid), which have been linked to inflammation, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, according to the business. C15:0 is billed as the “first necessary fatty acid found in 90 years,” according to the business.
Authors cite research suggesting that increased quantities of this fatty acid, C15:0, reinforce cell membranes and maintain healthy mitochondria in a company-sponsored scientific publication published last year in Scientific Reports. As a result, C15:0 has been linked to a variety of health benefits, including improved immunity, heart health, metabolism, and liver health, as well as potential benefits for hunger, mood, and memory.
as well as sleep 1 Unfortunately, the human population's OCFA levels have been declining over time.
The FA15 component from Seraphina Therapeutics has the advantage of being odourless and tasteless. FA15 can be used in food products as well as supplements, according to the business, including to fortify plant-based milks, meats, and nutrition bars. Only a tiny daily dose (100 mg/day) is required, and the GRAS assessment confirms that it is safe to use in food at doses up to 245 mg/day. It has been proved to be safe for youngsters, as well as pregnant and nursing moms.
Nicholas Schork, PhD, a senior scientist at Seraphina Therapeutics and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, said in a business press release “Many people have turned away from dairy-based milks and now use plant-based milks,” according to the Translational Genomics Research Institute. Unfortunately, these plant-based milks are lacking in C15:0, a crucial fat that has been shown to be beneficial to our health in large population-based and continuing clinical trials. FA15 being approved as a vegan-friendly food additive could help fortify foods like plant-based milks with C15:0, ensuring that customers acquire this important nutrient through their diets.”
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