People who eat better-quality fats, proteins, and carbs—like more fish, nuts, whole grains, and less processed meat—are less likely to have high cholesterol or triglycerides.

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Associations between dietary macronutrient quality and odds of hyperlipidemia: findings from the NEC-Biobank cohort

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2025 Jul 7

This study found that people in China who ate better-quality fats, proteins, and carbs were less likely to have high cholesterol or triglycerides — exactly what the claim says.

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Associations between dietary macronutrient quality and odds of hyperlipidemia: findings from the NEC-Biobank cohort

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DOI: 10.1186/s12937-025-01174-w

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