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Which among the following fatty acids is capable of inhibiting the destruction of insulin secreting pancreatic beta cells in the human beings?

  1. Palmitoleic acid

  2. Propanoic acid

  3. Butyric acid

  4. Valeric acid

  5. Hexanoic acid
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Palmitoleic acid is a common constituent of the glycerides of human adipose tissue. It is present in all tissues but, in general, found in higher concentrations in the liver. It has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity by suppressing inflammation, as well as inhibit the destruction of insulin-secreting pancreatic beta cells.

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