The Claim
In adults with arterial hypertension, higher serum saturated fatty acid levels are associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness.
What the research says
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Adults with high blood pressure who have higher levels of saturated fats in their blood tend to have thicker walls in the carotid artery.
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In adults with arterial hypertension, higher serum saturated fatty acid levels are associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness, suggesting a potential link between saturated fat and early arterial thickening.
High levels of saturated fats in the blood cause immune cells to stick to artery walls, trigger inflammation, and make the inner lining of arteries leaky. This damages the artery's inner surface and causes muscle cells in the wall to multiply and thicken the artery over time.
What the research says
1 studyIn people with high blood pressure, this study found that higher levels of saturated fats in the blood are tied to thicker artery walls — a sign that arteries are starting to clog. So yes, more saturated fat may mean worse artery health.
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