The Link Between LDL Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, and Heart Disease

Lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks. Dairy is the number one source of saturated fat followed by chicken, pastries, pork, and burgers. Lower intake of saturated fats, trans fats, and dietary cholesterol is recommended. Our distant ancestors followed a plant-based diet with low dietary cholesterol intake. The current source of dietary cholesterol is unknown.