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The main difference between saturated and unsaturated fat is their form at room temperature and their impact on your health. Saturated fats typically come from animal sources, like red meat and dairy.

Compared with carbs or other saturated fats, stearic acid lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol slightly or has neutral effects. As such, it may be healthier than many other saturated fats (9, 10, 11).

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