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Monounsaturated fat

Monounsaturated fat

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Monounsaturated fat is a specific kind of fat molecule found in certain foods that may help lower the LDL (bad) form of cholesterol.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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