UK Dietary Saturated Fat Guidance Supported by Study, but Variability in Individual Responses is Revealed

A new study from the University of Reading has provided strong support for current UK dietary guidelines on saturated fat consumption, while also highlighting the potential for personalised nutritional advice in the future.

The research, which is due to be published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, simulated the effects of switching from a diet high in saturated fats to one that aligns with UK dietary fat recommendations – lower in saturated fats and higher in unsaturated fats.

Key findings include:

1. On average, reductions in total and LDL – cholesterol (often called “bad” cholesterol) levels were seen in the middle-aged male participants.
2. The ratio of LDL to HDL (“good” cholesterol) improved.
3. Individual responses varied significantly, with some participants showing dramatic improvements while others had minimal changes.

View: https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/117725/

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