Atrial fibrillation, a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat is associated with the intake of .

Palmitic acid

Explanation:

Intake of palmitic acid is associated with atrial fibrillation.

Palmitic acid - is a saturated long-chain fatty acid and a straight chain saturated fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone. Palmitic acid is found naturally in palm oil and palm kernel oil, as well as in butter, cheese, milk and meat. It is a conjugate acid of a hexadecanoate.

Hexadecanoate - is a long-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of hexadecanoic acid (palmitic acid).

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