Does Fat Lubricate Joints? Separating Fact from Fiction
                                
                                
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                                Healthy synovial fluid contains lubricin and other fatty acids that help lubricate joints and reduce friction, according to a recent study. So, does fat lubricate joints, and what role does dietary fat play in this complex process?