Saturated fat does not clog the arteries

There are many people who blindly believe what others say simply because it goes against the accepted norm.

There are also people who believe the accepted norm because it is...the accepted norm.

This blog is all about analysis, about presenting different views, about THINKING before believing.

Please read this Journal article by Malhotra and others. Ask yourself whether these populists have books to sell, lectures to charge for, media exposure to welcome and encourage. Ask yourself also whether what they say is true.

Here is the paper

Also ask yourself what the effect might be on people who believe what they are saying:

a. If their analysis is correct

b. If their analysis is wrong

We are talking about quality of life on the one hand but life and death on the other.

Here is a reaction:

Dr Mike Knapton, Associate Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation (BHF), said:

“The Mediterranean diet and daily exercise can help reduce heart disease risk, but I’m afraid the claims about saturated fat made in this opinion piece are unhelpful and misleading.

“Decades of research have proved that a diet rich in saturated fat increases ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol in your blood, which puts you at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke.

“When it comes to reducing your risk of heart disease the lower your cholesterol is the better. This can be achieved through a healthy, balanced diet or medication for some.

“A coronary artery blocked with fatty plaque causes heart muscle to die as it becomes starved of oxygen.  A stent keeps the artery open so blood can flow through unimpeded. This practice is used by leading cardiologists around the world and has helped save countless lives and improve quality of life.”