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.
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 9 observational studies, saturated fat intake was associated with a higher hip fracture risk, whereas linoleic acid, polyunsaturated fat, and omega-3 fatty acids — from diet or blood concentrations — were associated with a lower risk.