Saturated fat is most often used for Other.

Saturated fat

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Kamal Patel

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

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.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Saturated fat and lipoprotein(a)

In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, diets with a lower content of saturated fatty acids increased the level of lipoprotein(a) to a small degree compared to diets with a higher content of saturated fatty acids.

Omega-3s associated with a lower risk of age-related vision loss

Saturated fat and polyunsaturated fat promote similar lean mass gains during overfeeding

How does replacing lard with olive oil affect blood lipids?

Macronutrient intake and mortality risk

References

Saturated fat: Up-to-date scientific evidence.