I’m often asked about the different types of fats & how they interact with blood lipids. Here’s a very good summary of “The Facts on Fats.”
Discovery Health :: The Facts on Fats
In a nutshell:
trans-fat–really bad (lowers “good” cholesterol, raises “bad” cholesterol)
saturated fat–bad when overdone (raises total cholesterol)
mono & polyunsaturated–good in moderation (depending on the source, can [...]



