Fatty Acids in Diet Linked to Bowel Disease Risk

[Mazen]

I guess this info is not new, but this is the latest study confirming it:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/publi...xid=nl_EverydayHealthDigestiveHealth_20090727

"THURSDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming too much of a common polyunsaturated fatty acid could be a contributing factor in an estimated 30 percent of all cases of ulcerative colitis, researchers say.

In a new study, participants who had the highest intake of linoleic acid had more than double the chance of developing the painful inflammation and blistering of the bowels as did those whose diet contained the least of the acid. The report is published online in Gut.

Red meat and some cooking oils and margarines are among the many dietary sources of linoleic acid. "

"However, the research also found that consuming lots of omega 3 fatty acids can cut the chance of developing ulcerative colitis by more than three quarters. Oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, flaxseed and certain dairy products are rich in omega 3, also known as docosahexanoic acid"

 

[D Bergy]

A balance of fatty acids is important to health in general. Linoleic Acid is loaded with Omega 6 as is Sunflower Oil. Sunflower Oil has actually been removed from most human food because it is so potentially carcinogenic.

Now it has found its way into pet foods.

Fish or better yet, Krill Oil are good supplements to get the balance back.

Margarine is good for lubing your bicycle chain, but not for human consumption.

Dan

 

[AvsGuitarist]

It's all about fish oil and olive oil.

 

[Wizbit]

It's all about fish oil and olive oil.

I eat fresh fish twice a week and always cook with olive oil (unless I'm doing a Chinese meal, then I'll use sesame nut oil for the flavour)

Don't understand Margarine. There are many other 'fatty' things I'd rather cut from my diet before giving proper butter!

 

[Mazen]

I take 3 fish oil capsules (about 1g EPA), and eat 2 boiled Omega 3 eggs (1:1 Omega 3:Omega6 ratio) everyday. I also try to use olive oil in cooking and a little butter if needed (we need saturated fat to survive)

In the report above they say Omega 3 in some dairy???? which dairy is this?

 

[Wizbit]

In the report above they say Omega 3 in some dairy???? which dairy is this?

Cheese, hopefully! :tongue: