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Large meta-analysis exonerates saturated fat in terms of elevated CV risk. |
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Reuters: When Chowdhury and his team analyzed data on fatty acid intake, they found that none of the types of saturated or polyunsaturated fats had a significant impact on heart disease risk. However, consumption of trans fat - found in some processed foods and some forms of stick margarine - was tied to a 16 percent increase in risk. Guidelines call for avoiding trans fats altogether. When the researchers examined markers of fatty acids in the blood, they also found little difference in heart risk based on levels of saturated or polyunsaturated fats. But the results varied for individual fatty acids.
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