How Do Different Fats Affect Inflammation in Men?
Dietary fatty acids affect plasma markers of inflammation in healthy men fed controlled diets: a randomized crossover study.
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Surprising Findings
Stearic acid increased fibrinogen despite having minimal effect on LDL cholesterol
Stearic acid is often considered a 'neutral' saturated fat for cholesterol, but this study shows it may still promote blood clotting through fibrinogen increase
Practical Takeaways
Choose olive oil over trans fats and potentially over some saturated fats for anti-inflammatory benefits
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Stearic acid increased fibrinogen despite having minimal effect on LDL cholesterol
Stearic acid is often considered a 'neutral' saturated fat for cholesterol, but this study shows it may still promote blood clotting through fibrinogen increase
Practical Takeaways
Choose olive oil over trans fats and potentially over some saturated fats for anti-inflammatory benefits
Publication
Journal
The American journal of clinical nutrition
Year
2004
Authors
D. Baer, J. Judd, B. Clevidence, R. Tracy