Mice that ate a moderate amount of lard had more of a substance called taurocholic acid in their blood than mice that ate other oils.

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A moderate lard-included diet reduces fat deposition and inflammation in the adipose tissue

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2025 Dec 12

The study found that when mice ate a moderate amount of lard, their bodies made more of a substance called taurocholic acid, which helps burn fat — so yes, lard raised TCA levels as the claim says.

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A moderate lard-included diet reduces fat deposition and inflammation in the adipose tissue

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DOI: 10.1038/s41538-025-00657-8

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