Tag: saturated fat

On a low-carb diet? Your genes may be quietly raising your cholesterol

A new Stanford analysis finds that genetic risk sharply amplifies LDL spikes on low-carb diets.

Coconut oil: most people think it’s heart-healthy, but the AHA says otherwise

A pooled analysis of 16 clinical trials in the AHA's flagship journal found coconut oil pushed LDL cholesterol up.

Are eggs bad for your heart? Here’s what the updated evidence actually shows

Saturated fat, not the cholesterol in eggs, is the real driver of high LDL.