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Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease

Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease

Conclusions: A meta-analysis of prospective epidemiologic studies showed that there is no significant evidence for concluding that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of CHD or CVD. More data are needed to elucidate whether CVD risks are likely to be influenced by the specific nutrients used to replace saturated fat.