Evidence-based
Saturated fat
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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025
A saturated fat is a type of fat in which the fatty acid carbon chains have only single bonds.
Saturated fat is most often used for Other.
A saturated fat is a type of fat in which the fatty acid carbon chains have only single bonds.
Saturated fat is most often used for Other.
In this meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials, diets with a higher ratio of polyunsaturated fat to saturated fat reduced LDL-C by 10 mg/dL, compared to diets with a lower ratio.
