Reducing Saturated Fat Intake Shows Mortality Benefit, but only in High-Risk Individuals, Review Suggests

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

A systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower all-cause mortality and possible reductions in cardiovascular deaths, heart attacks, and strokes. Notably, the greatest benefit for preventing nonfatal heart attacks occurred when saturated fats were replaced with polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) rather than simply reducing them.

Free pass or failing grade for saturated fats? Review sets off scientific and political debate

A review finds limiting saturated fats is more effective in high-risk cases than general population. The results prompt opposite conclusions from opposing sides.

Do People at Low Risk of Heart Disease Need to Cut Back on Saturated Fat?

For years, doctors have recommended minimizing saturated fat intake for heart health. A new research review challenges this long-held belief, suggesting that saturated fat is only harmful for people who are already at high risk for heart disease.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e59762950069268-a495-4968-a8c4-e1c93e91de78 Cardiologists urge caution in accepting this conclusion. “These findings do not necessarily support the narrative that such foods …

expert reaction to systematic review study looking at saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease events

A systematic review published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at saturated fat intake and cardiovascular events.    Prof Tom Sanders, Professor emeritus of Nutrition and Dietetics, King’s College London, said: “This study is a re-analysis of randomized controlled trials of saturated fat reduction on cardiovascular mortality.  Overall, there was a trend for a reduction in risk with decreasing saturated fatty acid intake, but it did not achie…