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From DrKoop's partner site on cholesterol, CholesterolNetwork.com
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Calories and fat per serving
Calories and fat per serving
Healthy diet
Healthy diet
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids
Cholesterol production is stimulated by saturated fats like butter, cheese, other animal products, and tropical oils.
Saturated fats
Trans-fatty acids
Trans-fatty acids
Alternative Names

Saturated fat; Diet - fat; Polyunsaturated fat; Monounsaturated fat; Lipids


Review Date: 11/07/2006
Reviewed By: Patrika M. Tsai, MD, MPH, Specialist in Nutrition, Foster City, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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