Adding monounsaturated fats to a low-cholesterol diet can further improve levels
Monday, November 1, 2010 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
The addition of monounsaturated fat (MUFA) to a cholesterol-lowering dietary portfolio in patients with mild to moderate elevated cholesterol levels increased HDL by 12.5% and lowered LDL levels by 35%, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).