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The Benefits of
Saturated Fats
Do you find the
word "saturated fats" as a negative phrase?
Well, maybe it's
because saturated fats were among the most avoided components to
consume in the past.
But you have to get
rid of that perception out of your mind, because they actually play
many important roles in your body chemistry!Here are some benefits of saturated fats, taken
from a controversial book by Sally Fallon and Mary G. Enig,
"Nourishing Traditions...":
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Saturated fatty acids
constitute at least 50% of the cell membranes. They are what
gives our cells necessary stiffness and integrity.
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They play a vital role
in the health of our bones. For calcium to be effectively
incorporated into the skeletal structure, at least 50% of the
dietary fats should be saturated.
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They
lower Lp(a), a substance in the blood that indicates proneness
to heart disease.
They protect the liver from alcohol and other toxins, such as
Tylenol.
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They enhance the immune
system.
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They are needed for the
proper utilization of essential fatty acids. Elongated omega-3
fatty acids are better retained in the tissues when the diet is
rich in saturated fats.
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Saturated 18-carbon
stearic acid and 16-carbon palmitic acid are the preferred foods
for the heart, which is why the fat around the heart muscle is
highly saturated. The heart draws on this reserve of fat in
times of stress.
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Short- and medium-chain
saturated fatty acids have important antimicrobial properties.
They protect us against harmful microorganisms in the digestive
tract.
The scientific evidence, honestly
evaluated, does not support the assertion that "artery-clogging"
saturated fats cause heart disease. Actually, evaluation of the fat
in artery clogs reveals that only about 26% is saturated. The rest
is unsaturated, of which more than half is polyunsaturated.
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