From: Robert J. Bradbury (bradbury@aeiveos.com)
Date: Sat Apr 12 2003 - 14:45:53 MDT
On Sat, 12 Apr 2003, Harvey Newstrom wrote:
> However, I do not agree with the high fat part. High fat is dangerous.
I would generally agree Harvey, but recall my notes from several months
ago determining that I was probably deficient in Omega-3's. I'm trying
to compensate now by consuming Omega-3 supplements as well as consuming
a Salmon(Lox) bagel or sushi (with tuna) once or twice a week.
As I mentioned -- I don't think it is "high fat" or "high cholesterol"
per se that is dangerous but the oxidized forms that may be problematic.
In particular the macrophages have a receptor for oxidized low density
lipoproteins [1]. In our current genetic program it may simply be easy
to trigger the process where macrophages become activated by oxidized
LDL, become foam cells, turn into plaques (e.g. the entire process of
atherosclerosis). I'm reasonably sure there are studies showing that
Vitamin E/C can reduce/prevent this.
So Vits. E/C may be able to compensate for processes leading to heart
disease. In contrast, if one wants to prevent the DNA mutations that
lead to cancer, then its looking like alpha-lipoic acid and estrogen
may be the best bets right now. Co-Q10 which was highly thought of
a few years ago may have a good-side/bad-side that is probably
wrapped up extensively with other aspects of ones diet.
Though it probably isn't a good idea to go overboard on fats, I think
one can compensate for higher than average levels with vitamin supplements.
Robert
1. http://www.strokecenter.org/education/ais_pathogenesis/04_oxid_LDL_cholesterol.htm
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