The most important recent scientific studies, summarized by experts

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

Energy-dense foods and drinks and the risk of dental cavities

The effect of replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats on insulin sensitivity

The effects of dietary glycemic index and saturated fat intake on liver fat

Fat intake and age-related macular degeneration

Childhood fatty acid intake and the risk of islet autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes

Copper intake is associated with dementia risk only among people eating a lot of saturated fat

Dietary fat influences advanced glycation end products

Does the effect of saturated fat on cognitive function differ by body weight?

The effects of saturated fat on heart disease risk depend on the food source

Increasing whole grain intake may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes