This very current study has proven that more specifically the omega-6, polyunsaturated fats are far from healthy. Since, polyunsaturated fats are considered a “good” fat as a result of the nutrient, lowering the “bad” cholesterol or LDL, it has been found that it increases inflammation in the body.
Lisa M. Davis, Ph.D. is a research associate at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s Center for Human Nutrition.
Davis pointed out on fitnessmagazine.com that, “studies have shown that people with chronic inflammation are at a high risk for certain health problems, including heart disease and cancer.”
She also said that inflammation may also be connected to autoimmune diseases which may be more common in females. These diseases include thyroid deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
Omega-6, polyunsaturated fats are one of the main culprits of inflammation, among saturated and trans fats, in addition to sugar and simple carbohydrates.
Polyunsaturated fat actually boosts inflammation. According to a recent study of people who consumed more omega-6 has proven that blood-sugar levels increased along with a decrease of insulin sensitivity. These are two very high risk factors for diabetes and other health problems, body fat build-up as well.
Omega-6 is very prevalent in our pantries, throughout our grocery stores, and in the snack machines at our job or schools. Most are found in packaged goods and on ingredient labels which contains corn, sunflower, soybean, and safflower oils.
Unfortunately, this just adds to our check-off list before we eat something, but just keep up the good work and keep the polyunsaturated fats at a low too!
For more information, I highly recommend you read the entire article on this topic.
Lisa M. Davis, Ph.D. is a research associate at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s Center for Human Nutrition.
Davis pointed out on fitnessmagazine.com that, “studies have shown that people with chronic inflammation are at a high risk for certain health problems, including heart disease and cancer.”
She also said that inflammation may also be connected to autoimmune diseases which may be more common in females. These diseases include thyroid deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
Omega-6, polyunsaturated fats are one of the main culprits of inflammation, among saturated and trans fats, in addition to sugar and simple carbohydrates.
Polyunsaturated fat actually boosts inflammation. According to a recent study of people who consumed more omega-6 has proven that blood-sugar levels increased along with a decrease of insulin sensitivity. These are two very high risk factors for diabetes and other health problems, body fat build-up as well.
Omega-6 is very prevalent in our pantries, throughout our grocery stores, and in the snack machines at our job or schools. Most are found in packaged goods and on ingredient labels which contains corn, sunflower, soybean, and safflower oils.
Unfortunately, this just adds to our check-off list before we eat something, but just keep up the good work and keep the polyunsaturated fats at a low too!
For more information, I highly recommend you read the entire article on this topic.
