College Call Girls Pune Mira 9907093804 Short 1500 Night 6000 Best call girls...
Is Saturated Fat Healthy?
1. Is Saturated Fat Healthy?
Dr. Alexander Rinehart, DC, MS, CCN, CNS
http://www.DrAlexRinehart.com
2. Saturated Fats
Are saturated fats “bad” for you?
Saturated fats are diverse
3 Groups
Short-chain
Medium-chain
Long-chain
Each group metabolized differently by the body
3. Short-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids
Examples: Acetic Acid (C-2), Butyric Acid (C-4),
Isovaleric Acid (C-6)
Commonly produced from fermentation of fiber in
the colon
Healthy benefits for immune system &
gastrointestinal tract
4. Medium-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids
Examples: Caprylic (C-8), Capric (C-10), Lauric (C-
12), and sometimes Myristic Acid (C-14)
Sent directly to the liver & burned like simple
carbohydrates
May be helpful with neurodegenerative disorders
Support weight loss, energy balance, and immune
health
Do not negatively affect cholesterol or insulin
levels
5. Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids
Examples: Palmitic (C-16), Stearic (C-18)
Found in animal products
Lead to rise in Total Cholesterol, HDL and
LDL.
Raises HDL to a greater degree!
Help add stability to hormones & cell
membranes
6. Conclusion
Saturated fats are good for you and are not
necessarily harmful unless combined with:
1. High Sugar Diet
2. Sedentary Lifestyle
3. Smoking
4. Man-made toxins in food, water and air
5. Trans fats
6. Insufficient Omega 3 fats (ex. Fish oil)
7. Genetic susceptibilities
7. To read the full discussion and references
please click the link:
http://dralexrinehart.com/nutrition-benefits/
is-saturated-fat-healthy/
(please share and quote when
appropriate )