Saturated fats

In a saturated fat's chemical structure there are no double bonds between carbon molecules. Saturated fats are "saturated" with hydrogen atoms, which means every carbon atom in the hydrocarbon molecules are filled with hydrogen atoms. By comparison, unsaturated fat has double bindings which means the carbon atoms bind to each other instead of binding to hydrogen atoms, and thus not completely saturated with hydrogen atoms.

In some studies consuming to much saturated fats indicate high blood cholesterol and worsen lipid profiles. Lipid profiles is something that determines whether your cholesterol is high and estimate your risk of developing heart disease.

The American Heart Associations studies reveals that consuming saturated fat raises cholesterol levels in your blood, increasing risk for cardiovascular problems and Alzheimer’s disease. Setting aside saturated fat can also decrease your risk for obesity, diabetes, and cancer.