The Effects of Saturated Fatty Acid Intake on Increasing Cardiovascular Disease or Type 2 Diabetes Risk
This Evidence Analysis Library (EAL) systematic review concluded that increasing dietary intake of saturated fatty acids is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The evidence from the included studies showed a statistically significant association between higher saturated fat consumption and an increase in both total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance score, and HbA1c when compared to lower intakes of saturated fat among healthy adults