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Because it is liquid at room temperature, regular milk contains polyunsaturated fatty acid.

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Regular milk contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are liquid at room temperature and have health benefits.

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Regular milk contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are liquid at room temperature.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids contain at least two fewer hydrogen atoms than the same-length saturated fatty acid chain. The C=C double bonds in polyunsaturated fatty acids create bends in the carbon chain, making it harder for the fatty acids to pack together tightly, resulting in a liquid state at room temperature.

Consuming a diet rich in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, like the ones found in regular milk, is associated with a lower LDL cholesterol level and a lower risk of heart disease.

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