The ongoing discussion about diet and health often includes a critical and contentious topic: the role of vegetable oils in chronic diseases. These oils, which are high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), are commonly found in modern processed foods. However, increasing evidence, including insights from Chris Masterjohn's detailed analysis, suggests that these oils may be linked to heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses. Interestingly, it may not be the PUFAs themselves that are the sole culprits; rather, it is their interaction with vitamin E that could delay the onset of these diseases, making the connection less obvious. This post aims to clarify the relationship between lipid peroxidation, vitamin E, and the long-term health effects of consuming vegetable oils, simplifying a complex but important topic.
Read MoreI will be one of the panel members at the next Ancestral Health Symposium (AHS) at UCLA on August 19 at 11:00 AM. The panel will discuss the reasons for our small jaws, breathing problems, and much more. There should also be ample time for questions at the end. So if you are interested in evolution, health, meeting great people and hearing cutting-edge talks on ancestral medicine, join us, and please come and say hello. Tickets are available through the AHS Website at ancestralhealth.org, where you can also see the three-day schedule for the event, from August 18 to 20. Use the promo code PRESENTERFRIEND for 10% off.
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