Introduction to the science of oils and fats in the human body

Two stories must be told on fats and oils, not just one. Most of our confusion about the effects of fats and oils on health comes from knowing only half the story. To illustrate this point, consider this list of specific body functions and health conditions that exemplify the double story on fats and oils.
Some fats slow you down, other fats increase your energy.
Some fats promote cancer, other fats inhibit cancer.
Some fats increase platelet stickiness making a heart attack or stroke more likely. Other fats make platelets less sticky, protecting us from heart attacks and strokes.
Some fats make you fat, and other fats keep you slim.
Some fats make your skin greasy, others make skin soft, smooth and velvety.
Some fats interfere with brain development, but other kinds of fat are required for brain development.
Some fats lead to fatty degeneration of the liver, but other fats benefit the liver and in fact can reverse fatty degeneration of the liver.
Some fats impair adrenal function while other fats are necessary for and improve adrenal function.
Some fats inhibit immune function while other fats are required for our immune system.
Some fats relieve allergies, others worsen them.
Some fats decrease reproductive function, others enhance reproductive function, being required for sperm formation as well as the female reproductive cycle.
Some fats can cause mutations while other fats protect our genetic material (DNA) from mutations and other damage.
Some fats depress us (e.g. seasonal affective disorder), and other fats lift depression and elevate mood.
Some fats increase inflammation, other fats decrease it.
Some fats interfere with the functions of every cell, tissue, and organ in the body, while other fats enhance, improve, and protect their functions.
Some fats clog your arteries, other fats clean your arteries.
Some fats increase Lp(a) - the highest risk factor for cardiovascular disease - and other fats decrease this risk factor.
Some fats increase fats in the blood (serum triglycerides). Other fats decrease blood fats (you read that right!)
Some fats lead to atherosclerosis, others prevent and reverse atherosclerosis.
Some fats improve visual and brain function, other fats impede brain function.
Some fats deteriorate kidney function, but other fats improve it.

To find out more about this fascinating duality of the effects of fats and oils on the human mind and body, click on one of the links below.

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For a more detailed discussion on the role of fats and oils in diet, read the books 'Choosing the Right Fats' and 'Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill' by Dr Udo Erasmus, available from any good book store or from:

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