Research
Macro partitioning
Partial replacement of saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly in men.
To lower your risk of heart disease, replace saturated fats (butter, fatty meats) with polyunsaturated fats (vegetable oils, nuts, fish). This change is strongly linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular events, especially for men.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
Furthermore, there was convincing evidence that partial replacement of SFA with PUFA decreases the risk of CVD, especially in men.
Why this rating
Graded as 'convincing' by the systematic review committee.
Source
Effect of the amount and type of dietary fat on cardiometabolic risk factors and risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer: a systematic review
Ursula Schwab et al. · Food & Nutrition Research · 2014
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