There are differences between individual types of saturated fatty acids with regard to effects on LDL and HDL cholesterol (67). (academic.oup.com)
However, this effect is reduced when saturated fatty acid intake is low, and the potential negative effects of dietary cholesterol are relatively small compared to those of saturated and trans fatty acids. (westonaprice.org)
These are not as stable as saturated fatty acids, which is why they are liquids at room temperature. (noexcusescrossfit.com)