Consuming high amounts of saturated fats linked to increased heart disease risk

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-11/htcs-cha112216.php

Public Release: 23-Nov-2016
Consuming high amounts of saturated fats linked to increased heart disease risk
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids--found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil--may increase risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Their findings also suggest that replacing these fats with healthier fats, whole grains, and plant proteins may reduce coronary heart disease risk.

"Our findings strongly corroborate what the current USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend," said senior author Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition. "This includes reducing saturated fat intake to no more than 10% of total calories, and eating an overall healthful diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, vegetable cooking oils rich in polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats, nuts, legumes, fish, and low-fat dairy."

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