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
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a recently published study ( Hallberg S. et al Diabetes Ther (2018) 9:583-612) entitled Effectiveness and Safety of a Novel Care Model for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes at 1 Year: An Open Label, Non-Randomized Controlled Trial. The study demonstrates enormous benefit of a LCHF-ketogenic nutritional strategy for the management-reversibility of type 2 diabetes. Enjoy!
Reference List – Ketogenic Diets
Diet Doctor Web Site. This is a terrific information source.
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the remarkable benefits of quality raw milk from the commercially produced forms.
Weston A. Price Foundation Raw Milk Campaign
A2 vs A1 milk on GI and Cognition Nutr J 2016
Raw Milk: Risks vs. Benefits Show Notes
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a recent BBC article suggesting probiotics to be “worthless”.
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the importance of circadian entrainment as a predictor of health and longevity. They review the research of Satchin Panda PhD of The Salk Institute. Time Restricted Eating (TRE) and non-native light quality are key to our health and quality of life. Enjoy!
Time‐restricted feeding for prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic disorders
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the pitfalls of soy consumption.
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the epidemiology and management of chronic kidney disease.
Center for Disease Control CKD fact Sheet
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss current strategies for glycemic control in diabetes. Importantly, pharmacologic strategies that lower glucose and A1c but raise or fail to improve insulin levels, do not result in risk-reduction as predicted by the current guidelines.
In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review two recent studies that have implication for health.
1. Does taking a daily multi-mineral supplement reduce your disease risk?
2. Is full fat dairy bad for your health? Enjoy the podcast!
Association of Multivitamin and Mineral Supplementation and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
