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Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

Stearic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid found naturally in meat, dairy, and cocoa butter. Unlike most saturated fats, it appears to have a neutral effect on blood cholesterol levels — one clinical trial found it did not worsen the total-to-HDL cholesterol ratio compared to palmitic acid when consumed at 10% of daily calories. It is also widely used as an excipient (inactive ingredient) in drug delivery systems, including nanoparticles and lipid carriers, though these pharmaceutical applications are not the same as dietary supplementation.

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Effective Dose

No established dose

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