Why are saturated fats bad for the heart but unsaturated fats are okay?
Saturated fats are found in butter, red meat, and full-fat dairy.
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— Aravind N., Hyderabad
A: Simply speaking, the two kinds of fats affect the body’s LDL cholesterol differently. LDL is the kind that clogs arteries.
Published – April 16, 2026 08:00 am IST
