October 2010 PMID 20354806

Saturated fat and cardiometabolic risk factors, coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes: a fresh look at the evidence.

Renata Micha, Dariush Mozaffarian

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27
Peak: 1 in Aug 2019
across 5 sources since Aug 2019

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a recognition of the study's insights, with phrases like 'a fresh look' and references to 'good quality evidence' indicating respect for the research. Some comments highlight implications for diet and health outcomes, demonstrating a general interest and moderate engagement, while the tone suggests an awareness of ongoing debates about saturated fats and health risks.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the study's findings that replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats can reduce certain health risks, showing general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions display moderate interest, as participants are engaged with the topic but do not delve deeply into complex details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to specific evidence and public health implications, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication has the potential to influence dietary perspectives and health recommendations, although the discourse remains somewhat surface-level.

Abstract in brief

  • The evidence from human studies suggests that replacing saturated fatty acids (SFA) with polyunsaturated fats can modestly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, whereas replacing SFA with carbohydrates shows no benefit and replacing with monounsaturated fats has uncertain effects.
  • The impact of specific types of SFA, based on chain length (such as myristic, palmitic, stearic, and lauric acids), on lipid levels and disease risk is inconclusive, and more research is needed to clarify these effects.
  • Overall, current public health recommendations focusing solely on reducing SFA without considering what replaces it or other dietary risk factors are unlikely to significantly improve cardiometabolic health outcomes.

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Jangan
@lupaabsen · X

@kucingburung @afrkml 2. Micha, R., & Mozaffarian, D. (2010). Saturated fat and cardiometabolic risk factors, coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes: a fresh look at the evidence. Lipids, 45(10), 893-905.

Jul 16, 2023 · 1 like · 79 followers View post →
Untitled Sue Ieraci
@SueIeraci · X

@JacobEdwardInc @JoshNaginewicz Health outcomes of diet isn't a "school of thought" - it's about evidence. Good quality evidence shows that consuming significant amounts of animal fat increases coronary risk https://t.co/fq5J7PAIt4

Oct 27, 2021 · 732 followers View post →
TheCarnivoreTriathlete
@anders_edstrom · X

Mättat fett: Sanningar, lögner och missuppfattningar https://t.co/2WvTyP7MfW via @YouTube

Dec 4, 2024 · 500 followers View post →
Andrés Preschel
@AndresPreschel · X

Saturated Fat and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes: a Fresh Look at the Evidence https://t.co/9DPg50nFXG

Aug 30, 2019 · 212 followers View post →
Alex
@cALEXm · X

Saturated Fat and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes: a Fresh Look at the Evidence https://t.co/nCSfyuwXPu

Dec 22, 2021 · 60 followers View post →
Judith Boscán
@BoscanJudith · X

¿Será venenosa? ¿Peligrosa? ¿Hay que pelar las almendras? https://t.co/fmgsX7K18O a través de @YouTube

Aug 1, 2025 · 5 followers View post →

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Judith Boscán
@BoscanJudith · X

¿Será venenosa? ¿Peligrosa? ¿Hay que pelar las almendras? https://t.co/fmgsX7K18O a través de @YouTube

Aug 1, 2025 · 5 followers View post →
TheCarnivoreTriathlete
@anders_edstrom · X

Mättat fett: Sanningar, lögner och missuppfattningar https://t.co/2WvTyP7MfW via @YouTube

Dec 4, 2024 · 500 followers View post →
Jangan
@lupaabsen · X

@kucingburung @afrkml 2. Micha, R., & Mozaffarian, D. (2010). Saturated fat and cardiometabolic risk factors, coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes: a fresh look at the evidence. Lipids, 45(10), 893-905.

Jul 16, 2023 · 1 like · 79 followers View post →
Alex
@cALEXm · X

Saturated Fat and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes: a Fresh Look at the Evidence https://t.co/nCSfyuwXPu

Dec 22, 2021 · 60 followers View post →
Untitled Sue Ieraci
@SueIeraci · X

@JacobEdwardInc @JoshNaginewicz Health outcomes of diet isn't a "school of thought" - it's about evidence. Good quality evidence shows that consuming significant amounts of animal fat increases coronary risk https://t.co/fq5J7PAIt4

Oct 27, 2021 · 732 followers View post →
Andrés Preschel
@AndresPreschel · X

Saturated Fat and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes: a Fresh Look at the Evidence https://t.co/9DPg50nFXG

Aug 30, 2019 · 212 followers View post →