I have become very interested in the many different suppressed benefits of saturated fats. This morning I found an interesting statement and posted it on my blog , along with the whole article. Here is the statement
"The membranes round the cells in our body are mostly fat. Saturated fats are C shaped and interlock to produce a strong membrane. Unsaturated oils are straight so don't lock together, so weaker membranes are produced, more open to infection." The rest of the article is very informative...and a bit humorous and can be found at this link http://tinyurl.com/26wvx5m
I think we need to begin looking at the basic reasons why our immune systems perhaps let spirochetes into the brain and into the cells...etc. What is deficient? The animals in the wild...compared to those kept as pets...do not get degenerative disease.
Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :
Hello,
With all that I've read through the years, I do think it's important to have enough healthy fats and essential fatty acids in our diet so our cells are given what they need so they can form a nice healthy shield around themselves. I don't think saturated fats are the answer. Most of them come from an animal source (meat, dairy, etc.) If I may suggest a very eye-opening book about the impact of consuming animal products, it's called "The China Study" by T. Colin Campbell, PhD. It's the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted. [If you do decide to read it, make sure you don't skip over the Acknowledgements, Preface, Foreword and Introduction in the beginning; this will give you a really good idea of where this information is coming from, and how relevant this author is in providing this info.]
I totally agree that we need to look into what is affecting our immune systems. We live in a world of so many chemicals... in our food and in our homes. So much to consider, research, change and modify (but worth it!).
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
Well, BigPharma and the junk food industry seem to have totally convinced the public of the total evils of saturated fats.
Pretty sad.
Posted by sunnydays (Member # 25310) on :
Moving to General Support.
Posted by daystar1952 (Member # 3255) on :
A Critical analysis of the China Study
If there are any vegans or vegetarians reading this....it might be a good idea for you to go to this link, read it carefully, and see what you think
WoW ! Very well written concise and informing. Thanks.
Posted by daystar1952 (Member # 3255) on :
Hi Massman!! Yes I thought she made some good points. Wish I could be that organized with my thoughts and be patient enough to look at things in such detail. :-)
Posted by ninjaphire (Member # 18234) on :
quote:Originally posted by daystar1952: "The membranes round the cells in our body are mostly fat. Saturated fats are C shaped and interlock to produce a strong membrane. Unsaturated oils are straight so don't lock together, so weaker membranes are produced, more open to infection." The rest of the article is very informative...and a bit humorous and can be found at this link http://tinyurl.com/26wvx5m
I'm fairly sure this stuff about saturated fats being C shaped is wrong.
I generally agree with saturated fats being good for health though.
Posted by daystar1952 (Member # 3255) on :
I read your message last night about the shapes of the fats and then went to watch my new DVD by Sally Fallon "The Oiling Of America". She actually mentioned that saturated fats were straight shaped. I thought that was coincidental.
I'll have to be on the lookout for more info concerning immunity and how the different fats may affect it. Thanks for pointing that out
Posted by sillia (Member # 23994) on :
In summary, she fails to see the whole picture and incorrectly interprets the data. Interpreting such a large amount of data is complex and finicky work and looking at just individual parts instead of the whole can lead a person to see what they want to see instead of the truth. Avoiding personal bias is what makes good science, but it is certainly difficult to do.
Posted by daystar1952 (Member # 3255) on :
You're right...it is difficult to do which is why I think it makes sense to look at the many cultures which ate animals and animal products, among other unprocessed foods. They were of robust health and of sound mind.Heart disease and other degenerative diseases became popular when the processed vegetable oils and other processed foods came on the scene. I think that the book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration is a superb anthropological view....a true to life study of what foods make us healthy and what foods make us sick... http://tinyurl.com/33g9qk5 The experiences of our ancestors tells us the story we need to hear.
Posted by Remember to Smile (Member # 25481) on :
Daystar, thx for starting this thread. I'm most grateful to Tammy N. for suggesting Dr Campbell's book and sillia for sharing his sound response to Minger's poking.
Posted by abbyjo (Member # 16073) on :
Have you researched coconut oil? It has some really great benifits
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