In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the research of Jari A. Laukkanen, M.D., PhD of the University of Eastern Finland. Dr. Laukkanen and his colleagues have demonstrated significant risk reduction from all-cause mortality, dementia, and coronary artery disease/stroke with regular sauna bathing.
Sauna Risk Reduction Abstracts
In this recording of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the value proposition of incorporating coconut oil into a health promoting lifestyle. They broaden their look at saturated fats in general. Reference is made to the excellent research of Zoe Harcombe PhD http://www.zoeharcombe.com/
Saturated fat, carbohydrate, and cardiovascular disease
Saturated, Polyunsaturated Fats and Cardiovascular Disease
full fat dairy and reduced cardiovascular risk
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a recent paper titled “Omega 6 Vegetable Oils as a Driver of Coronary Artery Disease: the oxidized linoleum acid hypothesis. ” The emphasis is on the importance of maintaining a much lower omega 6/omega 3 balance in one’s diet. This requires more healthier saturated and monounsaturated fat intake.
The Importance of a balanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in the prevention and management of obesity
Omega-6 vegetable oils as a driver of coronary heart disease- the oxidized linoleic acid hypothesis
