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Butter Tastes Better
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Plan: Atkins OWL / IF-23/1 /BFL
Stats: 100/100/100
BF:
Progress: 34%
Location: SF Bay Area
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Saturated fatty acids constitute at least 50% of most of the cell membranes. They are what furnish our cells necessary stiffness and integrity.
• They play a vital role in the health of our bones. For calcium to be effectively incorporated into the skeletal structure, at least 50% of the dietary fats should be saturated.33
• They lower Lp(a), a substance in the blood that indicates proneness to heart disease.34
• They protect the liver from alcohol and other toxins, such as Tylenol.35
• They enhance the immune system.36
• They are needed for the proper utilization of essential fatty acids. Elongated omega-3 fatty acids are better retained in the tissues when the diet is rich in
saturated fats.37
• Stearic acid and palmitic acid are the preferred foods for the heart, which is why the fat around the heart muscle is highly saturated.38
The heart draws on this reserve of fat in times of stress.
• Short- and medium-chain saturated fatty acids have important antimicrobial properties. They protect us against harmful microorganisms in the digestive tract.
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sorry for the multiple posts this thing is 54 pages long |