For years, reducing saturated fats from diets has been touted as a way to lower death risk. However, new research suggests that this approach may not be effective for most people.
A recent meta-analysis of 17 studies involving over 65,000 participants found that only those with high cardiovascular risk saw benefits from cutting back on saturated fats. For healthy individuals, reducing or eliminating saturated fat intake had little to no impact on health outcomes.
In fact, experts argue that the traditional “diet-heart hypothesis” behind these concerns is based on weak evidence and may even have previously under-appreciated health benefits for certain types of saturated fats.
The study’s findings challenge existing guidelines recommending low saturated fat intake. While some experts caution that more research is needed, others welcome a re-evaluation of dietary advice.
The debate highlights the complexities of nutrition and the need for personalized recommendations based on individual risk factors.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/saturated-fat-butter-cheese-health-b2885607.html