Research
Macro partitioning
Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) reduces cardiovascular event risk by 17% and offers greater protection than replacing them with carbohydrates.
Replace saturated fats (found in animal products and tropical oils) with polyunsaturated fats (found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils). This substitution reduces your risk of cardiovascular events by 17% and is more effective for heart health than replacing fat with carbohydrates.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
A recent Cochrane review confirmed that reducing saturated fat intake can decrease cardiovascular event risk by 17%. The review also found that replacing SFAs with PUFAs offers greater cardiovascular protection than replacing them with carbohydrates.
Why this rating
Supported by Cochrane review and large prospective cohort studies.
Source
The impact of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic health
Erind Gjermeni et al. · Cardiovascular Diabetology · 2025
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