Harnessing the Power of Nutrients

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients

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Harnessing the Power of Nutrients
Harnessing the Power of Nutrients
002: As the Cholesterol Consensus Crumbles, the Stance Against Saturated Fat Softens
Mastering Nutrition

002: As the Cholesterol Consensus Crumbles, the Stance Against Saturated Fat Softens

Mastering Nutrition Episode 2

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Chris Masterjohn, PhD
Apr 28, 2016
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002: As the Cholesterol Consensus Crumbles, the Stance Against Saturated Fat Softens
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Introduction

Is it really true that saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are the “bad fats” and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are the “good fats”?

Christopher Ramsden uncovered previously unpublished data undermining the conventional wisdom that we should replace saturated fats with polyunsaturated vegetable oils to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

The public health establishment dismissed the findings. Here’s my take.

Show Notes

Is it really true that saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are the “bad fats” and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are the “good fats”?

Christopher Ramsden uncovered previously unpublished data undermining the conventional wisdom that we should replace saturated fats with polyunsaturated vegetable oils to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

The public health establishment dismissed the findings. Here’s my take.

For links to related references, see my associated blog post.

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