[HIGHLIGHTS] Cholesterol too high: Which fat you eat is crucial

Cholesterol too high: Which fat you eat is crucial. Men consume around 16 percent and women around 15 percent saturated fatty acids.

Saturated fatty acids are often said to be harmful, but ultimately the amount consumed is also crucial. The more often you consume larger amounts of these unhealthy fats in your diet, the greater the risk of hardening of the arteries and cardiovascular disease. People with genetically caused elevated cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) should avoid carbohydrates. A low-carbohydrate diet could be particularly effective if you have an increased risk of heart disease.