May 2017 PMID 28526025

The effect of replacing saturated fat with mostly n-6 polyunsaturated fat on coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Steven Hamley

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The discussions frequently reference the article's findings, such as claims that 'replacing saturated fat with n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, mortality, or total mortality.' Participants often use phrases like 'the evidence shows' or 'the suggestion of benefits is due to inadequately controlled trials,' indicating a serious consideration of the study's implications. This emphasis on scientific evidence helps frame the discussions as informative and respectful, aligning with the overall sentiment of inquiry and reevaluation of prior dietary guidelines.

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Many users perceive the study as having a significant impact on dietary recommendations regarding fats in relation to heart disease, emphasizing the relevance of its findings.

Abstract in brief

  • The study re-evaluates the recommendation to replace saturated fats (SFA) with n6 polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) to lower coronary heart disease (CHD) risk, highlighting flaws in earlier analyses.
  • When focusing solely on adequately controlled trials (where experimental and control groups were similar), no significant impact on major CHD events or mortality rates was found.
  • In contrast, including all trials suggested that substituting SFA with n6 PUFA might reduce total CHD events, but not necessarily major CHD events or overall mortality rates.

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P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Much of the evidence used by the experts to recommend use of vegetable oils in place of saturated fat is shoddy. When adequately controlled trials are used, benefits disappear. https://t.co/LbLpngyVwf

Aug 19, 2021 · 41 likes · 4 shares · 291,985 followers View post →
Michael Mindrum, MD
@MichaelMindrum · X

“adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality. The suggestion of benefits reported in earlier meta-analyses is due to inclusion of inadequately controlled trials.” https://t.co/pv4KUChttp

Jan 22, 2019 · 31 likes · 15 shares · 9,550 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@MohammedAlo Not so much. There’s a lot of wrong to unpack here. Hamley’s meta-analysis of RCTs found no effect of replacing dietary satfats with ω6 PUFAs. https://t.co/0WbEpOni0l I re-analyzed the RCT data using a better statistical method, and found that ω6 PUFAs *increased* mortality. https://t.co/lZRPFPXrNb

Apr 21, 2023 · 27 likes · 3 shares · 2,191 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@ScepticalDoctor @susanwoledge @ButterFueled LDL-C is not a predictive biomarker for atherosclerosis or anything else. Randomized controlled trials have shown that replacing SatFats with PUFAs is not beneficial and is probably harmful. https://t.co/Y4YL7bkpZt

Feb 14, 2023 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 2,191 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Evidence suggests replacing saturated fat with n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality. The suggestion of benefits reported in earlier meta-analyses is due to the inclusion of inadequately controlled trials. https://t.co/LbLpngyVwf

Apr 3, 2022 · 18 likes · 1 share · 291,985 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

https://t.co/yV10JFpo6q

Jun 5, 2020 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 10,804 followers View post →

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Dr. John Furr (N=1)
@JohnFurr561061 · X

@reFleXiveLogiK @ScottAppliedSci @Blackswanson @gunsnrosesgirl3 Evidence from Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) & Meta-analyses of RCTs https://t.co/oybE31Xz4S https://t.co/3TIZYDgUbh https://t.co/Yw99QB2HqV https://t.co/a0hIK5UL2N https://t.co/lIudH7GAQU

Oct 2, 2025 · 1 like · 125 followers View post →
David Lloyd
@davidlloyd · X

@lporiginalg https://t.co/wxKxngdVCs

Mar 15, 2025 · 388 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@TuckerGoodrich @JesperLundbom @garytaubes @KingManninen @PeterFaberSP @BiggestComeback @mikeoniron @exfatloss Here's the Hamley SRMA: DOI 10.1186/s12937-017-0254-5 The code is a complete transcript of the Survival Function calculations using Mathematica. It's not published anywhere. I can send you the Mathematica file if you like.

Aug 27, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,191 followers View post →
Travis Einertson
@LowCarbVet · X

@StevenMBelknap @hufcm @dylanarmbruste3 @GardnerPhD @American_Heart Thanks for this. Here is the link to the Hamley paper….. https://t.co/rub9orSy0e https://t.co/C2eQFnuu2E

Aug 26, 2024 · 2,266 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@hufcm @dylanarmbruste3 @GardnerPhD @American_Heart 1. The best SRMA of SatFat→ω6:PUFA is by Hamley. DOI 10.1186/s12937-017-0254-5 2. Present the research result(s) that you believe that I ignore. 3. Explain the flaw in my application of Taleb's method to meta-analysis of the high-quality RCTs. (Unpublished ≠ Wrong & Published https://t.co/zonC5QEqC8

Aug 25, 2024 · 2,191 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

Not so much. Satfat does not increase total mortality compared to ω6 PUFA, based on the best available research results: adequately-controlled randomized clinical trials that compare satfat to ω6 PUFA. DOI 10.1186/s12937-017-0254-5 https://t.co/xfFmERmP5f https://t.co/jQNkhgAOYv

Aug 16, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,191 followers View post →
Nzyen Renrey
@NzyenR · X

@BioLayne No https://t.co/nNyXwaLb5U https://t.co/RLGJzxPDug https://t.co/DNCPsAaA5j /biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12986-017-0186-2

Jul 18, 2024 · 1 like · 67 followers View post →
Triage
@triagemethod · X

@NzyenR The question was: For those who disagree with this perspective regarding "seed oils" / PUFAs / linoleic acid and heart disease, what's the most convincing human evidence of harm? Ref 1.) https://t.co/BB0lP3eMle The meta-analysis you just cited does not make any such conclusion,

Jun 24, 2024 · 5 likes · 866 followers View post →
Nzyen Renrey
@NzyenR · X

@triagemethod That's easy bro https://t.co/OKhZPXu2di https://t.co/LJStgsQQTO https://t.co/RLGJzxPDug

Jun 24, 2024 · 1 like · 67 followers View post →
Miguel The Vegan
@miguelthevegan · X

@AsarCadyn This isn’t just Alice’s opinion. https://t.co/shSMgmqYOg https://t.co/BhhOykfXRf https://t.co/Wsmte4QbJn

Apr 19, 2024 · 804 followers View post →
Adolfo Neto
@adolfont · X

@LucianTritt @lincolixavier @ngtv_bg I don't care that much about that. The fact is that there is evidence that saturated fats are not harmful. https://t.co/LugQuVZtt2

Apr 7, 2024 · 8,942 followers View post →
GenevieveZzyzyx
@GZzyzyx · X

@bminn7660 @_sugaree_ @VPrasadMDMPH So this was used as a claim that saturated fat “doesn’t cause cardiovascular disease” https://t.co/tIucEuromh It was a rabbit hole from source 33 of THIS nonsense

Mar 21, 2024 · 967 followers View post →
Bryan Bargowski
@GosuGains · X

RT @StevenMBelknap: @MohammedAlo Not so much. There’s a lot of wrong to unpack here. Hamley’s meta-analysis of RCTs found no effect of rep…

Mar 13, 2024 · 3 shares · 2,757 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

RT @StevenMBelknap: @MohammedAlo Not so much. There’s a lot of wrong to unpack here. Hamley’s meta-analysis of RCTs found no effect of rep…

Mar 13, 2024 · 3 shares · 2,191 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@JesperLundbom @KingManninen @TuckerGoodrich @garytaubes @PeterFaberSP @BiggestComeback @mikeoniron @exfatloss You are correct that an analysis published in a meta-analysis of well-controlled RCTs showed that swapping SFA → ω6 PUFA does not increase cardiovascular mortality or total mortality. DOI 10.1186/s12937-017-0254-5 However, the analytic method used in this meta-analysis (and

Mar 13, 2024 · 1 like · 2,191 followers View post →
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@_4_5_44 · X

RT @HalukVAHABOLU: 8/ ortada dönen dolabı anlamak için şunu oku https://t.co/6CNPt7M3es şu makaleleri de incelemeni isterim https://t.co/g…

Mar 2, 2024 · 4 shares · 703 followers View post →
Abdülkadir Geylani Şahan
@agsahan1 · X

RT @HalukVAHABOLU: 8/ ortada dönen dolabı anlamak için şunu oku https://t.co/6CNPt7M3es şu makaleleri de incelemeni isterim https://t.co/g…

Mar 2, 2024 · 4 shares · 9,222 followers View post →
Prof. Dr. Haluk VAHABOGLU
@HalukVAHABOLU · X

8/ ortada dönen dolabı anlamak için şunu oku https://t.co/6CNPt7M3es şu makaleleri de incelemeni isterim https://t.co/gtsPpYTcRP https://t.co/rDuuIxFc1b

Mar 1, 2024 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 29,852 followers View post →
Samar Sheoran
@samarsheoran · X

@Appoota @shashiiyengar @TheNutrivore https://t.co/oukjavwWgz Here this one. Effect on CHD

Dec 30, 2023 · 7,908 followers View post →
Libertas
@Libertas2008 · X

RT @raphaels7: https://t.co/v7gcZyOA5e “The suggestion of benefits reported [SFA => N6] in earlier meta-analyses is due to the inclusion of…

Nov 16, 2023 · 3 shares · 207 followers View post →
Lauri Kärnä
@LauriKrn · X

@TuckerGoodrich @foundmyfitness @AnthonyLewayne @fmfclips @WHO Well meta-analysis says you’re wrong about the CVD: https://t.co/CnnKgXIcJK ” the pooled results from all trials, including the inadequately controlled trials, suggested that replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA would significantly reduce the risk of total CHD events”

Oct 25, 2023 · 19 followers View post →
Max Lugavere
@maxlugavere · X

@MiocanDanijel Here’s one. 2017 meta-analysis: n-6 PUFA replacement shows no benefit to CHD events, mortality, or total mortality. Hamley, 2017 https://t.co/2xvQnOZTcg

Oct 18, 2023 · 90,021 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@TarbuckSam @BHBEnjoyer @EarthlingAus This is a metanalysis of RCTs. "Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality." https://t.co/JEwpNUENiX

Sep 8, 2023 · 3,705 followers View post →
dingdongjapan
@dingdongjapan · X

@BadassDalit @shashiiyengar @dlifein We don't need to check our lipids you need to check more research papers. 1.https://t.co/W8uMNf8yS3 https://t.co/Zn7Mvr0pe0 2.https://t.co/6xnNEmqw5H 3.https://t.co/RuFhMlmQUd 4.https://t.co/jdkcVoOy39 https://t.co/oWIDaWbuzM

Jun 23, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,345 followers View post →
Nzyen Renrey
@NzyenR · X

@raphaels7 https://t.co/iGgztyMR9f https://t.co/dQ506vffyg https://t.co/ylyKiqChD5 These ones too plus mendelian randomization. Not to mention other that show a trend in crp with high intakes, blood clotting rct, the rct in China with gut bacteria and one where it increases lpa and oxldl

Jun 21, 2023 · 67 followers View post →
Nzyen Renrey
@NzyenR · X

@SOfreeLifestyle @BioLayne https://t.co/ylyKiqChD5 https://t.co/BPzuL8IIGi https://t.co/RLGJzxPDug https://t.co/dQ506vffyg

Jun 20, 2023 · 1 like · 67 followers View post →
IFN Academy
@IFNAcademy · X

IFNCP Functional Nutritionists are trained to tailor diet recommendations to YOU based on your lifestyle, genetics, and disease condition. https://t.co/jMkfayte5Y #IFNAcademy https://t.co/q45qJQZ7fH

Jun 9, 2023 · 389 followers View post →
Linux O'Beardly
@OBeardly · X

RT @StevenMBelknap: @MohammedAlo Not so much. There’s a lot of wrong to unpack here. Hamley’s meta-analysis of RCTs found no effect of rep…

Apr 22, 2023 · 3 shares · 78 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@MohammedAlo Not so much. There’s a lot of wrong to unpack here. Hamley’s meta-analysis of RCTs found no effect of replacing dietary satfats with ω6 PUFAs. https://t.co/0WbEpOni0l I re-analyzed the RCT data using a better statistical method, and found that ω6 PUFAs *increased* mortality. https://t.co/lZRPFPXrNb

Apr 21, 2023 · 27 likes · 3 shares · 2,191 followers View post →
Renato Dumbra
@renatodumbra · X

@raphaels7 @PeterAttiaMD @ZeroAcreFarms replacing saturated fats with PUFAs resulted in a small but statistically significant reduction in body weight. https://t.co/jc4gVdSB4c

Mar 12, 2023 · 119 followers View post →
Max Lugavere
@maxlugavere · X

@missiletech80 Not what the science says. 2017 meta-analysis: n-6 PUFA replacement shows no benefit to CHD events, mortality, or total mortality. https://t.co/2xvQnOZTcg

Mar 11, 2023 · 1 like · 90,021 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@IsmaelGalancho @exfatloss @sguyenet @bigfatsurprise The facts are otherwise. Swapping out Dietary SatFats for PolyUnSatFats does not reduce total mortality. (Fig 3.) https://t.co/Y4YL7bkpZt The Minnesota Coronary Survey found a 22% *higher* risk of death for each 30 mg/dL reduction in serum cholesterol. https://t.co/szA2uVW4b4 https://t.co/Wc1TfLcCsP

Mar 10, 2023 · 1 like · 2,191 followers View post →
Wei. Zhang
@WeiZhangAtmos · X

@ToYourHealth101 @NicolaiWorm @bigfatsurprise @drdairy50 @fleroy1974 Hamley 2017 https://t.co/LXBKJGoF1b

Mar 6, 2023 · 9,806 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@skydog576 @rodney_dever @jwolnizer @forktown385 Even a metanalysis of RCT's concluded "Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality" https://t.co/PNsZfDbq3I

Mar 5, 2023 · 3,705 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@LucianTritt @F_Z_F_Z_F RCT's don't show any harm from SFA's either. "Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality" https://t.co/PNsZfDbq3I

Feb 27, 2023 · 3,705 followers View post →
#WorkoutWarrior
@WorkoutWarrior4 · X

RT @StevenMBelknap: @ScepticalDoctor @susanwoledge @ButterFueled LDL-C is not a predictive biomarker for atherosclerosis or anything else.…

Feb 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 153 followers View post →
Butter Fueled
@ButterFueled · X

RT @StevenMBelknap: @ScepticalDoctor @susanwoledge @ButterFueled LDL-C is not a predictive biomarker for atherosclerosis or anything else.…

Feb 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,860 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@ScepticalDoctor @susanwoledge @ButterFueled LDL-C is not a predictive biomarker for atherosclerosis or anything else. Randomized controlled trials have shown that replacing SatFats with PUFAs is not beneficial and is probably harmful. https://t.co/Y4YL7bkpZt

Feb 14, 2023 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 2,191 followers View post →
A Cookie
@flatmannn · X

@Alex__Katz @simplulo @mattyglesias Here we have a meta analysis showing no benefit from replacing sat fat with n6 polyunsaturated (what is found in cooking oils): https://t.co/JvPEL88Bd4

Feb 2, 2023 · 46 followers View post →
Jack O'Connor
@JackoJSY · X

@FearZero4 @stopYouOut @SBakerMD https://t.co/vTUMbvcMPd We can do it all day.

Jan 22, 2023 · 49 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@GZzyzyx @LeomantVictoria @benandjerrys Cholesterol in diet doesn’t cause heart attack. Re: saturated fats, “Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality” https://t.co/0WbEpOni0l

Dec 11, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,191 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@nntaleb @boozifer99 I admire @nntaleb’s critical thinking & clever stats. But! He has yet to get facts straight on recent tweets on SFAs. Plz review relevant tweets & revise yr error. @bigfatsurprise presented @stevenhamley’s review on SFA restriction as best, not Cochrane’s. https://t.co/Y4YL7bkXP1 https://t.co/LZ1v4apxaW

Dec 9, 2022 · 1 like · 2,191 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@CaloriesProper @bigfatsurprise @nntaleb @LuisCLCorreia @DrDamluji @cochranecollab @nationallipid @NutritionMadeS3 @KCKlatt Steven Hamley performed a meta-analysis of RCTs that replace saturated fatty acids (SFA) with ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The experimental intervention was different according to the RCT. Here’s the key data from Figure 4. Here’s the link: https://t.co/Y4YL7b2OAT https://t.co/7fAWUlWSQi

Dec 8, 2022 · 2,191 followers View post →
Nina Teicholz, PhD
@bigfatsurprise · X

@nntaleb @StevenMBelknap @LuisCLCorreia @DrDamluji @cochranecollab @nationallipid Your issue is with the paper, I guess. You should know this is one of many reviews of these data. IMHO, the clearest review of this data, and also most objective, is this one. Breaks out well-controlled trials and inadequately controlled trials. https://t.co/JROZTlbbgI

Dec 3, 2022 · 8 likes · 202,923 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Replacing sat fat with vegetable oils vs coronary heart disease (RCT meta-analysis) —Seed oils harm/kill more in rigorous trials (not stat-sig RR): 1.06 (.86/1.31) major CHD events 1.02 (.84/1.23) total CHD 1.13 (.91/1.40) CHD deaths 1.07 (.90/1.26) deaths https://t.co/OeJ9gzSGfq

Oct 19, 2022 · 388 followers View post →
Jim
@JimeeLiberty · X

@krebiozen @richykirsh @WendyOrent @mcfunny @scottstocker4 @IdunsDaughter @ConsequentialBr @pawley_robert @AndrewLazarus4 @Pouldeau61 @Monstercoyliar @SkepticalMutant @newstranslate13 @barryjohnreid21 @TonyBaduy @jarbot15 @AspAlaAsnAsnTyr @JonathanHannah @MaureenStroud @ShockTraumaRN @JimBeam102 @Thskicksarefire @JKelleyK @swedishchf @provaxtexan @reacharoundu @ogilville1 @Alex_on_A14 @doom37455413 @AngryFleas @ShadowDroid616 @doritmi @tomsirolimus @TheDrJon @jtmayes3 @nuhope2022 @Adrian7745 @statsguyuk @CurfewX @JDCBurnhil @HupperichWerner @KStateTurk @BreezerGalway @Fornowago @Conservacat2 @zeetubes @AtomsksSanakan @MattMcInnis6 @Twitter https://t.co/gY0y7OQLHF https://t.co/eACNbOLBJZ

Sep 27, 2022 · 1,416 followers View post →
Butter Fueled
@ButterFueled · X

@Tellit007 @SamaHoole Many studies to show there's little to no concern with consuming animal products (meat or fat) and LDL https://t.co/gZuj1i6TEg https://t.co/EU10ASP73H https://t.co/jOf1nJYdWu https://t.co/7JxO5vQNjx https://t.co/lbVYVog484 https://t.co/fWeyIXcd7u https://t.co/AHlnUrPfpo

Sep 18, 2022 · 1,860 followers View post →
Gerardo Avelar
@Gerave7 · X

@CaloriesProper Lol, actually I believe you know well it's supposed to work the other way around; if they do any claim (which I'm not), they must provide the evidence to support it. Anyway, a couple about PUFA, which I think is the usual suspect: https://t.co/XRCpCeI920 https://t.co/nQtc1BFr60

Jun 16, 2022 · 235 followers View post →
Jakub Lenard
@lenard_jakub · X

@sguyenet @theproof @sguyenet @theproof What do you think about this meta-analysis of RCTs? https://t.co/fREL2mK7IN

Apr 22, 2022 · 318 followers View post →
Janet Wilkins
@JanetWi83437512 · X

RT @Mangan150: Evidence suggests replacing saturated fat with n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality.…

Apr 3, 2022 · 1 share · 49 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Evidence suggests replacing saturated fat with n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality. The suggestion of benefits reported in earlier meta-analyses is due to the inclusion of inadequately controlled trials. https://t.co/LbLpngyVwf

Apr 3, 2022 · 18 likes · 1 share · 291,985 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@LesFleurs67 @kemminnick @bigfatsurprise "Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events" https://t.co/PNsZfCTgPA

Mar 20, 2022 · 3,705 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@CapitalistV3GAN @OwlJoAJo "evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA w/ n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events or total mortality.The suggestion of benefits reported in earlier meta-analyses is due to inadequately controlled trials." https://t.co/PNsZfCTgPA

Mar 10, 2022 · 3,705 followers View post →
el snaxion⚡️
@snaxion · X

INTERESTING: Saturated fatty acid intake/ heart disease may not be linked

Mar 6, 2022 · 1,168 followers View post →
help for your conscience
@conscience_help · X

@ScepticalDoctor @ValtsuH @Max_Plaid Responding with “bro” voice is childish and shows you don’t understand the topic adequately to argue with concise points. PUFAs are not at all beneficial for improving CVD outcomes when your studies are designed properly. https://t.co/cAtqkZWWU5

Mar 4, 2022 · 1 like · 13 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@ScepticalDoctor Yes, these trials have a lot of confounding factors. https://t.co/1rPjBwHF6e

Oct 10, 2021 · 503 followers View post →
Anthony CHAD-DAD Knobbe
@anthonysramblin · X

@SecoraPearlRem They are not https://t.co/54Uav4d0lc https://t.co/gEI8YV69iR https://t.co/pvU9ytSB8U https://t.co/B2qsqw3Q2x https://t.co/CaxsuRgyin

Sep 28, 2021 · 25,114 followers View post →
jorf
@eatyourfat · X

@NoNotTheDrummer @kayleighisded @philly_taco @alliemarie777 @vssapaige @colormeboldly https://t.co/QKggdY4VvZ

Sep 19, 2021 · 1,543 followers View post →
Sheep Herder
@WarriorLean · X

@TuckerGoodrich @The_Nutrivore https://t.co/OpHIQsmXdf

Aug 19, 2021 · 237 followers View post →
Sheep Herder
@WarriorLean · X

RT @Mangan150: Much of the evidence used by the experts to recommend use of vegetable oils in place of saturated fat is shoddy. When adequ…

Aug 19, 2021 · 4 shares · 237 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

RT @Mangan150: Much of the evidence used by the experts to recommend use of vegetable oils in place of saturated fat is shoddy. When adequ…

Aug 19, 2021 · 4 shares · 10,804 followers View post →
MorozkoForge
@MorozkoForge · X

RT @Mangan150: Much of the evidence used by the experts to recommend use of vegetable oils in place of saturated fat is shoddy. When adequ…

Aug 19, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,363 followers View post →
Waterpenny
@Waterpenny111 · X

RT @Mangan150: Much of the evidence used by the experts to recommend use of vegetable oils in place of saturated fat is shoddy. When adequ…

Aug 19, 2021 · 4 shares · 620 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Much of the evidence used by the experts to recommend use of vegetable oils in place of saturated fat is shoddy. When adequately controlled trials are used, benefits disappear. https://t.co/LbLpngyVwf

Aug 19, 2021 · 41 likes · 4 shares · 291,985 followers View post →
Marc Kinjet
@MarcKinjet · X

The effect of replacing saturated fat with n-6 polyunsaturated fat on coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials - the best method in nutritional science and metabolism shows no difference between Saturated fat and omega-6 fat! https://t.co/hADgdwYbrk

Aug 1, 2021 · 530 followers View post →
Carl Thomas Ball
@carltball122219 · X

RT @Mangan150: @IvorGoodbody https://t.co/Awv00AOofO

Jul 28, 2021 · 1 share · 169 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

@IvorGoodbody https://t.co/Awv00AOofO

Jul 28, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 291,985 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

RT @raphaels7: https://t.co/v7gcZyOA5e “The suggestion of benefits reported [SFA => N6] in earlier meta-analyses is due to the inclusion of…

Jul 28, 2021 · 3 shares · 10,804 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

RT @raphaels7: https://t.co/v7gcZyOA5e “The suggestion of benefits reported [SFA => N6] in earlier meta-analyses is due to the inclusion of…

Jul 28, 2021 · 3 shares · 503 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

https://t.co/v7gcZyOA5e “The suggestion of benefits reported [SFA => N6] in earlier meta-analyses is due to the inclusion of inadequately controlled trials” https://t.co/EPqT5mDu0I

Jul 27, 2021 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 8,586 followers View post →
Jakub Lenard
@lenard_jakub · X

@NutritionMadeS3 @CarolHo03279746 Are you referring to this meta-analysis?

Jul 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 318 followers View post →
Sky King
@skyking171717 · X

@Veganella_ @The_Nutrivore @MrDiefenbach @LoraJR72 @kirthurgan @FusionProgGuy @waseemkiani @mosca_matthew @MistyMum2 @Parallax9999 @JoeKerr57254356 @OofT74480205 @AnimalJustice6 @cerebralsymphoy @Rev0lvingDoor @ThatTennisVegan @bongxdylan @TheTrueCompton @Grahanimal @_Aloominati_ @NutritionMadeS3 @whsource @BioLayne And this one: Conclusion: “Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality. https://t.co/x7W1qB6pgR

Jul 13, 2021 · 175 followers View post →
Sky King
@skyking171717 · X

@ElliottWins @The_Nutrivore @Plant_proof Here ya go, Elliott: "Conclusion: “Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality." https://t.co/x7W1qB6pgR

Jul 13, 2021 · 175 followers View post →
JaysonSipress
@jaysonsipress · X

@Tom_Babington1 @nakedathletes @kevinnbass *cough cough* https://t.co/HpC54R8Kma

Apr 15, 2021 · 158 followers View post →
JaysonSipress
@jaysonsipress · X

@Tom_Babington1 @kevinnbass So, are we not taking into account this meta-analysis? https://t.co/HpC54R8Kma

Apr 15, 2021 · 1 like · 158 followers View post →
Dušan Ristić
@dsnrstc · X

@mosca_matthew @AmandaZZ100 And anoher one: https://t.co/USi9LWeT9y

Apr 4, 2021 · 158 followers View post →
Chris Palmer, MD
@ChrisPalmerMD · X

@joemclean95 This one published in 2017 suggests otherwise. Looks like the verdict is still out? https://t.co/Wf7tmkj1yV

Mar 18, 2021 · 135,417 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

As evidências disponíveis de ensaios clínicos randomizados controlados adequadamente sugerem que a substituição de SFA por PUFA n-6 provavelmente não reduzirá o risco de doença cardíaca coronária (DCC), a mortalidade por DCC ou a mortalidade total. https://t.co/aVBDB7URCi

Feb 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 742 followers View post →
Amir Weiss
@AmirWeiss1 · X

@MyNutritionSci @WiswordBrasil @Travis_Statham @ScepticalDoctor I clicked on the link to read the abstract, then saw this more recent paper from 2017 which seems to contrdict the findings. I'm on the sidelines, not advocating for one side or another https://t.co/Ktt9ZF2MSm

Feb 15, 2021 · 392 followers View post →
dr roth
@mrc314 · X

@bohdyone @Travis_Statham @MyNutritionSci @ScepticalDoctor Moreover …  "The effect of replacing saturated fat with mostly n-6 polyunsaturated fat on coronary heart disease" ARE NOT THE ONLY EFFECTS. Dying from something PUFA-induced, earlier, isn't a win.

Feb 15, 2021 · 8,945 followers View post →
Travis Statham
@Travis_Statham · X

RT @bohdyone: @MyNutritionSci @Travis_Statham @ScepticalDoctor Interesting, but I saw another that appears to directly contradict those fin…

Feb 15, 2021 · 1 share · 12,718 followers View post →
Bogdan
@bohdyone · X

@MyNutritionSci @Travis_Statham @ScepticalDoctor Interesting, but I saw another that appears to directly contradict those findings. https://t.co/YyJv40vuZG

Feb 15, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 146 followers View post →
Simon Dankel
@simondankel · X

RT @PreKureOfficial: @MyNutritionSci @simondankel @zinocker @kariannesve The only CHD events decreased in the Cochrane meta, by a tiny exte…

Feb 14, 2021 · 1 share · 763 followers View post →
PREKURE
@PREKUREOfficial · X

@MyNutritionSci @simondankel @zinocker @kariannesve The only CHD events decreased in the Cochrane meta, by a tiny extent, are unblinded ones - angina and revascularization - where LDL level is a diagnostic criteria in uncertain cases. And if you remove the confounded studies you won't even see that. https://t.co/PJI48nKIBQ

Feb 14, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 640 followers View post →
Jevan
@Jevan · X

@Alecsplaining @MarieSpreckley @jaapseidell I was talking about the red meat/white meat/ pp study you posted. As for SFA vs. PUFA, I have no big dog in the fight, data is messy, in this meta - in adequately controlled trials comparing SFA vs n-6, there is no difference in CVD events or mortality https://t.co/9eQlOxoTe6

Feb 10, 2021 · 302 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@Plant_proof @OhhiyoGarmen Also from 2017. So much for an echo chamber, "Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality. " https://t.co/Nh1yzWyiUy

Jan 12, 2021 · 3,705 followers View post →
Zack DiMattia
@ZackDiMattia · X

@FoodFirst_Ty @CarnivoreAntMan https://t.co/UMhFxeSPOY https://t.co/ZKkBntwOMF https://t.co/sS40p2WNOn https://t.co/c5sTcM00ro https://t.co/QgAo5JaDRY https://t.co/wLREegMaKm https://t.co/TY096o1CWZ

Jun 29, 2020 · 138 followers View post →
Jeffery Heileson
@jheilesonRD · X

@The_Nutrivore @TheAlanAragon @StolteThiago "Robust" may be overstating the evidence. https://t.co/ejaRgk5qcU https://t.co/7dYDOXlgWy https://t.co/d8gOfPRo6C https://t.co/M6523GE5dg Silverman (2016) also cites the same studies as the AHA meta-analysis that has been criticized: https://t.co/SbP22Iwhuo

Jun 7, 2020 · 1 like · 806 followers View post →
Alberto García
@AGG7 · X

RT @DiscoStew66: https://t.co/yV10JFpo6q

Jun 5, 2020 · 2 shares · 550 followers View post →
Leave it to Beaver
@espacetimeNOT · X

RT @tjavanainen2018: ”Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA…

Jun 5, 2020 · 1 share · 1,197 followers View post →
Vaste
@VasteOy · X

”Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality” #rasva #SFA #PUFA #CHD https://t.co/WFzxo7OSSv

Jun 5, 2020 · 59 followers View post →
Tuomas Javanainen
@tjavanainen2018 · X

”Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality” #rasva #SFA #PUFA #CHD https://t.co/5cwsRmXNVl

Jun 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 119 followers View post →
Sugar
@Sugar51976529 · X

@GovCanHealth These findings have implications for current dietary recommendations https://t.co/IxUo187Cwf

Jun 5, 2020 · 573 followers View post →
David Diamond
@LDLSkeptic · X

RT @DiscoStew66: https://t.co/yV10JFpo6q

Jun 5, 2020 · 2 shares · 44,755 followers View post →
Nick Eggleton
@NickEggleton · X

The Effect of Replacing Saturated Fat With Mostly n-6 Polyunsaturated Fat on Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. https://t.co/6QdhueARAm

Jun 5, 2020 · 2,216 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

https://t.co/yV10JFpo6q

Jun 5, 2020 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 10,804 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

“Available evidence from adequately controlled randomised controlled trials suggest replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality.” https://t.co/3VZQOzY3jp

May 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 10,804 followers View post →
Ian McIntosh D.C.
@IanMcIntosh1 · X

@The_Nutrivore Hmmm.. https://t.co/ndbZhXjQbu https://t.co/tJQ6OQijTb https://t.co/4Q4t1nB8bU https://t.co/vxbR0zNHeB https://t.co/IZSQvehGRC https://t.co/SZTcifSP0V Which studies to believe..

May 8, 2020 · 386 followers View post →
Jakub Lenard
@lenard_jakub · X

@lowcarbGP When it comes to fats, it's worth keeping this meta-analysis in mind https://t.co/fREL2mK7IN

Apr 8, 2020 · 4 likes · 318 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@IngersolRobert @craigthomler @JorgeLarangeir1 @ClimateOfGavin Does an association of 0.97 across half-a-million people really support that claim? https://t.co/hjm46MMkW9 Does the RCT evidence for SFA replacement really support that claim? https://t.co/H80sxBNYqL This is not contradictory evidence. It's confirmation of a null hypothesis.

Feb 9, 2020 · 7,377 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

@jheilesonRD @TheAlanAragon @KrisSkeggs @EndGame_HS You're got that backwards, for Hamley, at least. "...replacing SFA with mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality." https://t.co/PgRQm3mQri

Jan 11, 2020 · 1 like · 28,294 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@POhukainen @FatEmperor @TomPMarshall Really? This is a non-statin intervention. https://t.co/H80sxBNYqL

Dec 5, 2019 · 7,377 followers View post →
Daniel Rico
@dnlrico · X

RT @puddleg: @JimJohnsonSci The @stevenhamley meta-analysis, which tries to account for confounding by the mixed interventions included in…

Nov 13, 2019 · 2 shares · 71 followers View post →
ZahcM
@ZahcM · X

RT @puddleg: @JimJohnsonSci The @stevenhamley meta-analysis, which tries to account for confounding by the mixed interventions included in…

Nov 12, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,920 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@JimJohnsonSci The @stevenhamley meta-analysis, which tries to account for confounding by the mixed interventions included in the diet-heart metas, should also be considered: https://t.co/H80sxBNYqL

Nov 12, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 7,377 followers View post →
power
@AntonVilla34 · X

RT @DiegoNSalman: Meta análisis de estudios aleatorios sobre reemplazo de grasas saturadas por ácidos grasos omega 6: No hay beneficio algu…

Sep 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 162 followers View post →
Javier
@Pollojavi · X

RT @DiegoNSalman: Meta análisis de estudios aleatorios sobre reemplazo de grasas saturadas por ácidos grasos omega 6: No hay beneficio algu…

Sep 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 162 followers View post →
Alberto García
@AGG7 · X

RT @DiegoNSalman: Meta análisis de estudios aleatorios sobre reemplazo de grasas saturadas por ácidos grasos omega 6: No hay beneficio algu…

Sep 8, 2019 · 3 shares · 550 followers View post →
DiegoNS
@DiegoNSalman · X

Meta análisis de estudios aleatorios sobre reemplazo de grasas saturadas por ácidos grasos omega 6: No hay beneficio alguno en mortalidad o infartos al disminuir o reemplazar el consumo grasa saturada #LowCarbChile https://t.co/4zaJTYFeuB

Sep 8, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 7,986 followers View post →
MadPharmacist
@DarthPharmacist · X

Cahque jour on dit a mes patients de ne surtout pas manger de gras saturés et de manger des huiles végétales chimiques a la place pour santé cardiovasculaire. Logic much. https://t.co/yYRlxPz6lV

Jun 3, 2019 · 617 followers View post →
Karageorgos
@Karageorgos15 · X

@RChrisCC @kevinnbass And more recent 2017 review questions whether replacing SFs with n-6 PUFA would be of benefit: "Available evidence from adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA with...n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality." https://t.co/f2Xpuya0OH

May 5, 2019 · 1 like · 608 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@Sadrien_GW2 @Smark_phd @ProfTimNoakes @FatEmperor @grantsnz @CarynZinn That's why we included a reference to the Steve Hamley meta-analysis, which does that (as far as it is possible;). https://t.co/H80sxBNYqL

Apr 23, 2019 · 3 likes · 7,377 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @DrSaripanidis: Μεγάλες αναλυτικές μελέτες δημοσιευμένων τυχαιοποιημένων κλινικών εργασιών απέδειξαν πως η κατανάλωση κορεσμένων λιπών σ…

Mar 26, 2019 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
Stavros Saripanidis, MD
@DrSaripanidis · X

Μεγάλες αναλυτικές μελέτες δημοσιευμένων τυχαιοποιημένων κλινικών εργασιών απέδειξαν πως η κατανάλωση κορεσμένων λιπών στη διατροφή δεν αυξάνει τη θνησιμότητα! https://t.co/3tRjh7JBBP https://t.co/Jw5AU5vprz https://t.co/YSkKw5LaCp https://t.co/mIdA8E8qQG

Mar 26, 2019 · 1 share · 684 followers View post →
MMA and Boxing Fight Analyst
@kostasfant · X

Available evidence from adequately controlled randomized controlled trials suggest replacing saturated fatty acids (SFA) with mostly n-6 polyunsaturated fat is UNLIKELY to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality. https://t.co/B1LCrnQYHp

Mar 25, 2019 · 5,854 followers View post →
Nutrition1974
@Nutrition1974 · X

Interesting!

Mar 21, 2019 · 1 like · 306 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @Khalzur: Niektóre metaanalizy pokazują, że zastąpienie nasyconych kwasów tłuszczowych kwasami omega 6 nie zmniejsza ryzyka choroby nied…

Feb 13, 2019 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
Kamil Paprotny
@Kamil_Paprotny · X

Niektóre metaanalizy pokazują, że zastąpienie nasyconych kwasów tłuszczowych kwasami omega 6 nie zmniejsza ryzyka choroby niedokrwiennej serca ani nie zmniejsza śmiertelności z tego powodu i całkowitej. #zdrowie #dieta #fitluty #nutrition #dietetyka https://t.co/uAzAZMdkkO

Feb 13, 2019 · 1 share · 1,508 followers View post →
Dr Scott W Murray
@DrScottMurray · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 6,153 followers View post →
Simon Dankel
@simondankel · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 763 followers View post →
Ana Cláudia
@Anawsantos · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 352 followers View post →
Ashwin Subbaraj
@AshPT2018 · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 591 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

RT @KurtLass1: @MMindrumMD @DiscoStew66 Open access location: https://t.co/82LzXPrcCo

Jan 22, 2019 · 1 share · 10,804 followers View post →
Peter Miles
@PeterMilesMD · X

https://t.co/7pMTsxz8UR https://t.co/PIZGN3HSJw

Jan 22, 2019 · 1 like · 364 followers View post →
Kurt Lass
@KurtLass1 · X

@MMindrumMD @DiscoStew66 Open access location: https://t.co/82LzXPrcCo

Jan 22, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,514 followers View post →
Ginger Sladky⌛☮️
@dragin97 · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 1,085 followers View post →
Guðmundur Jóhannsson
@gfj1979 · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 2,021 followers View post →
Erik Macholl
@ErikMacholl · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 50 followers View post →
Natural Law Enforcer
@BChinatti · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 1,208 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 6,709 followers View post →
KetofasterUK
@KetofasterU · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 104 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 10,804 followers View post →
AntonioC Martinez II
@usambcuba · X

RT @MMindrumMD: “adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or tot…

Jan 22, 2019 · 15 shares · 4,084 followers View post →
Michael Mindrum, MD
@MichaelMindrum · X

“adequately controlled RCTs suggest replacing SFA w/ mostly n-6 PUFA is unlikely to reduce CHD events, CHD mortality or total mortality. The suggestion of benefits reported in earlier meta-analyses is due to inclusion of inadequately controlled trials.” https://t.co/pv4KUChttp

Jan 22, 2019 · 31 likes · 15 shares · 9,550 followers View post →
the skeptical cardiologist
@skepcard · X

@PeterAttiaMD The RCTs and the meta-analyses of the RCTs are nicely summarized here https://t.co/LYHTstcGWk. Current "expert" wisdom still maintains that replacing saturated fat with omega-6 PUFAs reducies CV risk but the data is very weak and depends on which RCTs are included.

Jan 13, 2019 · 2,612 followers View post →