Research
Macro partitioning
Dairy-derived saturated fats are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, contrasting with saturated fats from meat sources which increase risk.
If you consume dairy, it may actually lower your heart disease risk, whereas high intake of saturated fat from meat may increase it. Focus on the source of your fats rather than just cutting all saturated fat.
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higher consumption of saturated fat from meat sources increased the risk of CVD, whereas greater intakes of saturated fat from dairy products reduced the risk of CVD
Why this rating
Based on a specific study (MESA) and meta-analyses cited.
Source
Insights and Perspectives on Dietary Modifications to Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
David J. Baer et al. · Advances in Nutrition · 2014
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