The Claim
Substituting saturated fats from processed poultry with those from dairy products is associated with a 33–42% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, with the strongest association observed for yogurt (hazard ratio 0.58), indicating that saturated fats from processed poultry may confer unique cardiovascular risks not present in saturated fats from unprocessed poultry.
What the research says
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Replacing saturated fats from processed poultry with saturated fats from dairy products, especially yogurt, is linked to a 33–42% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Substituting saturated fats from processed poultry with those from dairy products is associated with a 33–42% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, with the strongest association seen for yogurt (HR 0.58), suggesting that processed poultry may carry unique cardiovascular risks not shared by unprocessed poultry.
When people replace saturated fats from processed chicken with those from dairy like yogurt, the body gets more compounds that relax blood vessels and reduce inflammation, while getting less of the harmful chemicals added during processing. This lowers plaque buildup in arteries and makes existing plaques more stable, reducing the chance of heart attacks and strokes.
What the research says
1 studyReplacing fatty foods like chicken nuggets with dairy like yogurt is linked to a much lower risk of heart disease, and yogurt seems to be the best choice. This suggests processed chicken might be worse for your heart than other sources of fat.
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