Substantial clinical and experimental evidence confirms that consuming dietary saturated fats increases blood cholesterol levels, particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
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Randomised trial of coconut oil, olive oil or butter on blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors in healthy men and women
2018 · cited by 162
Randomized trial results demonstrate that consuming butter (high in saturated fat) significantly increases low-density lipoprotein cholesterol compared to unsaturated oils.
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Progressing Insights into the Role of Dietary Fats in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
2016 · cited by 78
Abundant clinical evidence shows that replacing saturated fatty acids with unsaturated fatty acids improves the overall blood lipid and lipoprotein profile.
Ceramides and Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review of Mechanisms, Insulin Resistance, and Nutritional Interventions.
2026 · cited by 0
Evidence indicates that diets high in saturated fats elevate plasma lipids and ceramides, which are strongly linked to metabolic and lipid dysregulation.