Q. Monounsatuated fats required for dyslipidemia?
Monounsatuated fats (MUFA): These are liquid at room temperature, the highest food source being olive oil, canola oil, rapeseed oil, to some extent mustard oil. MUFA is an excellent fat as it reduces the LDL levels and increases the good HDL levels and cholesterol, thus preventing atherosclerosis. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid of great clinical relevance.