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What happens when Saturated Fat intake is too high?

April 26, 2017fat happens high intake saturated

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What happens when Saturated Fat intake is too high?

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A high intake of saturated fat has been shown to raise blood cholesterol, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Excess saturated increases LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood. It also may contribute to weight gain by providing excess calories.