How do fermented dairy products affect cholesterol?
Nutrition Diva
The food matrix: cheese vs butter
Monica describes how cheese's matrix blunts LDL rise compared with butter despite similar fat content.
852. Fermented dairy may affect cholesterol differently than butter or processed meats—but it’s not a free pass. Here’s what the evidence actually shows about yogurt, cheese, saturated fat, and LDL cholesterol.
References
Dairy Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: Do We Really Need to Be Concerned? - PMC
Dairy and Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Recent Observational Research - PMC
Fermented dairy product consumption and blood lipid levels in healthy adults: a systematic review
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We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age.
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