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Angela Foster discusses the impact of saturated fat and seed oils on health with Dr. Sarah Berry.

Angela talks to Dr Sarah Berry about the controversial topic of seed oils and their impact on inflammation and cardiovascular health. Dr Berry, who has gained notoriety for her views on seed oils, clarifies the role of saturated fats in increasing LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, emphasising the importance of the food source from which these fats are derived. She also highlights the nuanced differences between unfermented and fermented dairy products, explaining how the fermentation process alters the health effects of saturated fat WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Saturated fat is known to increase LDL cholesterol and is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The source of saturated fat matters, as different food matrices can influence health outcomes. Unfermented dairy products, like butter, are linked to increased cholesterol and cardiovascular risk Fermented dairy products, such as yogurt and cheese, do not have the same negative effects despite containing saturated fat. There is significant individual variability in how people respond to changes in saturated fat intake. Some individuals may experience substantial reductions in LDL cholesterol when reducing…

People in this episode

Host: Angela Foster

Guest: Dr. Sarah Berry

Topics covered

• saturated fat
• cardiovascular health
• seed oils
• dairy products
• LDL cholesterol
• perimenopausal women

Keywords

• saturated fat
• LDL cholesterol
• cardiovascular risk
• fermented dairy
• unfermented dairy
• seed oils
• inflammation

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