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1. Saturated fats increase blood cholesterol levels.

2. Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats may help to reduce blood cholesterol levels and to improve the balance between LDLs (low-density lipoproteins) and HDLs (high-density lipoproteins).

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