Re: Carbs and Cholesterol.

"Juhana Harju" <shantigiriorama@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in part:

Jim Chinnis wrote:
: "edgardo j barbosa" <ebarbosa2@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in part:
:
:: Can a high carbohydrate diet translate into high cholesterol in your
:: arteries?
::
:: Thanks
:: Edgardo Barbosa
:
: In the artery walls? Or in the blood? What is your concern?
:
: A high-glycemic index, high carbohydrate diet can cause the body to
: manufacture palmitic acid (a "bad" saturated fat), which in turn
: increases LDL synthesis. That will raise cholesterol levels in the
: blood. It can also promote atherosclerosis via the increased LDL,
: decreased HDL, increased triglycerides, and effects from increased
: blood glucose, particularly in susceptible individuals.

To my knowledge the body makes palmitic acid also from excess of protein,
not only from excess of carbohydrates. So, excess is the key word here.

"Excess" oleic acid is safe, as are most of the fats. It's curious that so
many people think that the oils they consume deposit on the linings of their
arteries, but that they can consume 3000 kcal of table sugar each day and
not worry about "cholesterol."
--
Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
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