Is C15 safe to consume? A look into pentadecanoic acid safety
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In 2021, the ingredient FA15™, a pure powder form of C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid), was granted Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status by the FDA, leading many to question if C15 is safe to consume. This odd-chain saturated fatty acid is found naturally in dairy fat and is now available in supplement form, but its safety profile and long-term effects warrant a closer look.
