The Claim
In adults with untreated hypercholesterolemia, diets rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats from cottonseed oil have the same effect on inflammatory and coagulation markers as diets rich in monounsaturated fats from olive oil.
What the research says
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In adults with high cholesterol, eating foods high in omega-6 fats from cottonseed oil does not raise inflammatory or blood clotting markers more than eating foods high in monounsaturated fats from olive oil.
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In adults with untreated hypercholesterolemia, diets rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats from cottonseed oil do not appear to increase inflammatory or coagulation markers more than diets rich in monounsaturated fats from olive oil, providing evidence that omega-6 fats may not be uniquely pro-inflammatory in this high-risk group.
When people with high cholesterol eat either cottonseed oil or olive oil, their bodies produce similar levels of signaling molecules that control inflammation and blood clotting, so neither diet causes more of these effects than the other.
What the research says
1 studyIn people with high cholesterol, eating cottonseed oil (full of omega-6 fats) didn’t cause more inflammation or blood clotting than eating olive oil. So, omega-6 fats aren’t necessarily bad for inflammation in this group.
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