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Are monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats good for everybody?

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Dr. William Haynes answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Yes: Both these types of fat have been shown to reduce bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol. Like any fat, they contain calories, so any extra fat should replace existing calories from saturated fat or carbohydrates.

Answered 6/10/2014

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