Research
Macro partitioning
High intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA) at the population level is not associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence or mortality, provided the SFA is not replaced by low-quality carbohydrates.
You do not need to fear saturated fats if your overall diet is balanced. The key is not to replace fats with refined sugars or white flour. Focus on whole foods, adequate protein, and healthy fats rather than strictly limiting total fat grams.
GoodRefutesHIGH confidence
We now know that at a population level, high SFA consumers per se do not present with higher CVD incidence and mortality.
Why this rating
Supported by large cohort studies (PURE, HPFS, NHS) and meta-analyses cited in the editorial.
Source
The big fat debate
Anne Marie Minihane · Nutrition Bulletin · 2017
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