noun
free fatty acid; unesterified fatty acid
Technical term in biochemistry and nutrition; refers to fatty acids not bound to glycerol or other molecules.
血中の遊離脂肪酸濃度が上昇すると、インスリン抵抗性が高まることがある。
When the concentration of free fatty acids in the blood rises, insulin resistance can increase.
This supplement is said to promote the utilization of free fatty acids during exercise.