Our study, even though it has yet to yield the dramatic results that some might have hoped for, does include some trends toward positive health benefits.
We did not see evidence of any adverse effects of a low-fat diet, and we see some trends toward health benefits, especially for breast cancer. So, we think that women who are currently on a low-fat diet can confidently continue on such a diet.
Among the women who made larger reductions in saturated and trans fat we saw trends toward reduction in heart disease.