Most viewed BMJ paper 2017: Saturated fat does not clog the arteries

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Saturated fat does not cause heart disease, stated Dr. Aseem Malhotra among others in the most-viewed paper of any BMJ specialist journal in the past year (there are about 70 BMJ specialist journals). Coronary artery disease pathogenesis and treatment urgently requires a paradigm shift. Despite popular belief among doctors and the public, the conceptual model of dietary saturated fat clogging a pipe is just plain wrong. A landmark systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies showed no association between saturated fat consumption and (1) all-cause mortality, (2) coronary heart disease (CHD), (3) CHD mortality, (4) ischaemic stroke or (5) type 2 diabetes in healthy adults. Similarly in the secondary prevention of CHD there is no benefit from reduced fat, including saturated fat, on myocardial infarction, cardiovascular or all-cause mortality. Instead the focus should be on lifestyle interventions. As stated in the editorial, “a healthful diet, regular movement...
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