Fatty Amides are in high demand for slip additives, internal lubricants, exterior lubricants, and anti-blocking agents, among other uses.

Long-chain fatty acids, fatty acid amides are made up of one fat molecule and one amino acid. Palmitic acid, stearic acid, and linoleic acid are the three main types of fatty acids. Hydrogen and carbon atoms make up their chains. Amines having an amino group connected to a fatty molecule are known as fatty amides. Palmitic acid is the lone amine element in most FAAs found in nature. They are also known as N-acyl-alanine and have the functions OCA, RBC, and CHROM. An oleic acid is a well-known example. Fatty acids primary amide is another fatty amide typically found in dietary supplements.

Fatty acids come in a variety of types. The stability, chemical characteristics, and position on the fatty acid molecule varies amongst these fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3) and docosahexaenoic acid are the two main types of fatty acids (DHA). Isocyanates (Iso-8), arachidonic acids (arachnoid acid), and ergosterol are among the others. The majority of dietary supplements contain one or more fatty amides; however, different plant species have different amounts of these fatty acids. Linoleic, stearic, and palmitic acids are among the most prevalent fatty acids found in nature.

The majority of the beneficial effects of dietary supplements are attributed to the ability of the fatty amides to react with other nutrients in the body. When a particular nutrient is deficient, the body cannot absorb or utilize it, and as a result, the person becomes malnourished. However, the body can utilize the fatty acids, called oleic acid, and therefore the deficiency is corrected by increasing intake of folic acid in the diet. When dietary supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids or docosahexaenoic acid are added, the deficiency in the specific nutrient is corrected, so the person may be able to recover from his or her deficiencies.