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Which is more healthy, monounsaturated fat or polyunsaturated fat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

FATS: According to the arthritis foundation, monounsaturated fats may raise HDL levels more than polyunsaturated fats.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. James Shoemaker answered

Specializes in General Practice

PUFA Toxicity: Most people in industrialized countries get too much polyunsaturated fat of the omega-6 kind: from either natural or partially hydrogenated corn, soy, cottonseed or safflower oils. Only 1% of dietary calories is required as polyunsaturates and most modern diets supply 10% or more. These fats oxidize themselves (the same process makes oil-based paint dry) and increase the need for anti-oxidants.

Answered 4/26/2019

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