-- In a freshly published study, researchers reveal new findings that show how consuming a diet low in saturated fats, but high in monounsaturated fats, drastically reduces the active inflammatory response. This new discovery could change the way inflammatory diseases like atherosclerosis are treated and sheds new light on the influence of obesity in chronic health conditions.
Researchers now believe that there is sufficient evidence to prove that over-consumption of saturated fats causes a severe increase in unnecessary inflammatory reactions. Noted in their findings, they believe that some environmental, internal, and dietary compounds can masquerade as inflammatory stimuli.
Their findings, gathered from a 12-week random cross-over trial, were based on analysis of healthy, lean and obese adults. Each participant tried three different diets, all with different degrees of saturated fat intake. They found that the diet highest in saturated fat caused an increase in the concentration of several inflammatory biomarkers in both blood and muscle and impaired insulin action in women. Additionally, in a separate study, the same team of researchers found that this same high fat diet was associated with a reversible decrease in physical activity and increased levels of anger.
When asked about why they released the report at this time, C. Lawrence Kien, M.D., Ph.D., lead author and Davignon Green & Gold professor of pediatrics and medicine at the University of Vermont said:
“It has been recognized that obesity — a disorder characterized by abnormally high accumulation of fats in the body — and an unhealthy diet can increase the risk of chronic metabolic diseases such as atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease, but not in everyone.”
As part of their on-going effort to shed light on the possible risks associated with obesity, Weight Loss Guide shared their thoughts in a statement:
“These concrete findings prove that there is real reason to eat healthier and take care of your body. Since we know what needs to be done to prevent these chronic inflammatory conditions – and now depression – there is no excuse for not doing what’s necessary to better your health for a longer, happier life.”
Interested parties can find the report ready to download, for free, at http://www.weightlossguide.com/inflammatory-response-and-saturated-fat-intake.
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