Does Saturated Fat Promote Inflammation? A Detailed Look
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Chronic low-grade inflammation is a characteristic of obesity and metabolic syndrome and has been mechanistically linked to dietary components. One of the most debated dietary components is saturated fat; so, does saturated fat promote inflammation, and if so, how and to what extent? Research suggests that certain types of saturated fatty acids can indeed trigger inflammatory responses, particularly in specific cellular contexts.
