obsidian/🛡️ Debate/Arguments/Nutrition/Saturated Fat & LDL.md

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S a given saturated fat source (x) increases LDL-C at a similar rate to other saturated fat sources
L a given saturated fat source (x) has no other known qualities that counteract said increase in LDL-C
R there is a reason to believe that such a saturated fat source (x) is any better for heart health than other saturated fat sources that increase LDL-C
c coconut oil
P1) If a given saturated fat source increases LDL-C at a similar rate to other saturated fat sources and and a given saturated fat source has no other known qualities that counteract said increase in LDL-C, then there is not a reason to believe that such a saturated fat source is any better for heart health than other saturated fat sources that increase LDL-C.
(∀x(Sx∧Lx→¬Rx))
P2) Coconut oil increases LDL-C at a similar rate to other saturated fat sources
(Sc)
P3) Coconut oil has no other known qualities that counteract said increase in LDL-C.
(Lc)
C) Therefore, there is not a reason to believe that coconut oil is any better for heart heart than other saturated fat sources that increase LDL-C.
(∴¬Rc )

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