A 25-year epidemiological Swedish study concluded that over time reducing dietary animal fat increased blood cholesterol levels, yet a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet decreased these levels.

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The statement is misleading as it conflates different aspects of dietary studies. Most epidemiological studies, including those from Sweden, have shown that replacing saturated fats (commonly found in animal fats) with unsaturated fats or high-quality carbohydrates can lower blood cholesterol levels. A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, particularly if it includes a significant amount of unsaturated fats, can improve lipid profiles, but this does not imply that reducing dietary animal fat increases cholesterol levels in general.

A 25-Year Epidemiological Swedish Study Concluded That Over Time Reducing