March 23, 2010 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Replacing dietary saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease events, a new study has shown [1]. The ...

High serum omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations are linked to a significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. The study found that high serum omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ...

"Compared to saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, which is the type found in sunflower oil, has recently been linked to an improved carbohydrate metabolism in the body. It would now be interesting to ...

The American Heart Association recommended substituting saturated fat with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk for CVD, according to a presidential ...

New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals that high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids in children's blood are associated with a reduced risk of asthma or rhinitis at the age of 16 ...

Nutritional deficiencies are frequently observed when treating patients with inborn errors of metabolism due to an unbalanced diet. Thus far, patients with isovaleric acidemia (IVA) who adhere to a ...

PUFA-rich and Nordic diets reduce liver fat and LDL cholesterol over 12 months, with broader metabolic benefits seen with the ...

There are several types of dietary fat, and some fats are more healthful than others. Saturated and trans fats tend to be associated with more health risks, while unsaturated fats are associated with ...

Whether you’re making a stir-fry, salad, or homemade hair mask, picking the right type of oil is key. Not only can certain oils vary in taste, but they also offer different sets of nutrients and ...