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Most of these fatty acids increase blood cholesterol levels by raising LDL cholesterol
These fatty acids raise LDL cholesterol while reducing beneficial HDL cholesterol
These fatty acids generally lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol
These fatty acids will lower LDL cholesterol, but in some people, they may also cause a decrease in beneficial HDL cholesterol
MATCHING
Trans
Polyunsaturated
Monounsaturated
Saturated
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Trans fatty acids | They increase the LDL cholesterol and decrease the HDL cholesterol | The trans fatty acids are the worst kind of fats because they decrease the good cholesterol and increase the bad cholesterol. These cause accumulation of the fats inside the blood vessels and cause their kinking which make them obstructive. |
Polyunsaturated fatty acids | These decrease the LDL cholesterol and increases the HDL cholesterol | These are the best fats as they increase the good cholesterol and decrease bad cholesterol. These are present inside the nuts mainly. |
Monou saturated fatty acids | These lower the LDL cholesterol but may also decrease the HDL cholesterol | These decrease the bad cholesterol, but in some people it may also decrease the good cholesterol. |
Saturated fatty acids | They tend to increase the LDL cholesterol. Their role on HDL cholesterol is still the topic of study. | Saturated fats are also not to be consumed. |