What is C24 1 n 9 fatty acid? An overview of Nervonic Acid
•
4 min read
Nervonic acid, a 24-carbon fatty acid with a single double bond at the ninth carbon from the methyl end (C24:1n-9), is particularly abundant in the human brain's white matter. This very long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid plays a significant role in neurological development and maintenance, particularly for infants and individuals with certain demyelinating disorders.
