After thoroughly bashing trans fatty acids in my last blog on dietary fat and cholesterol, I thought it only fair to round out the field with a brief comment on fat in general and how it affects cholesterol.
What is fat? Fat is a naturally occurring substance that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms bonded together. It is one of the highest dietary energy sources available, the other significant sources being sugars and carbohydrates, and it is an essential part of our diet. Fats...
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Saturated fat; Diet - fat; Polyunsaturated fat; Monounsaturated fat; LipidsFood SourcesSATURATED FATSThese are the biggest dietary cause of high LDL... Read more »
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