The Influence of Nutrients on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Table 2

Distribution of fatty acids and their dietary sources [17].

Type	Example	Dietary sources
Saturated fatty acids	Myristic acid; Palmitic acid; Lauric acid; Arachidonic acid	Coconut oil, palm oil, and butter
Monounsaturated fatty acids	Oleic acid; Crotonic acid; Cetoleic acid	Olive oil, zero-erucic rapeseed oil
Essential unsaturated fatty acids	Omega-3; α-Linolenic acid; Eicosapentaenoic acid; Docosahexaenoic acid	Rapeseed oil, linseed oil, and fatty fish (e.g., salmon, mackerel, and sardines)
	Omega-6; Linoleic acid; γ-Linoleic acid	Sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, and corn oil