Published: 2026-02-03 Updated: 2026-02-03
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Choosing fats correctly based on their chemical structure helps protect heart health and reduce the risk of chronic inflammation in the body."
HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY FATS

HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY FATS

CategoryFat TypeHealth Effect
HealthyOlive OilHeart-friendly, anti-inflammatory
HealthyAvocado OilLowers cholesterol
HealthyFish OilContains Omega-3
HealthyCoconut OilStrengthens immunity
HealthyWalnut & Almond OilGood for brain health
HarmfulMargarineIncreases heart disease risk
HarmfulTrans FatsRaises LDL cholesterol
HarmfulPalm OilIncreases obesity and diabetes risk
HarmfulHydrogenated FatsCauses arteriosclerosis
HarmfulSaturated Animal FatsIncreases bad cholesterol
ModerateButterNatural fat, should be consumed in moderation

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal