Re: Monounsaturated vs Saturated fat...


"crack baby" <crack@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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My cholesterol is through the roof and for the last year I've been
attempting to reduce my saturated food intake and have begun using
olive oil in everything. And a few months ago I began taking fish
oil, flax oil, and now some evening primrose oil - all in an
attempt to balance my lipid profile and slow or reverse years of
artery damage.

I know saturated fat inflames the arteries and that monounsaturated
would seem to reduce inflamation. Since I can't eliminate saturated
fat from my diet, I'm trying to reduce its effects by adding lots
of olive oil in the hopes that at the right ratio the monounsaturated
neutralizes the saturated. Is this a reasonable assumption or am I
just imagining things? Finally, what other dietary supplements are
for helping to lower cholesterol?

I think what you need is a consultation with a good nutritionist. Ask your
doctor for a referral.

Jeff


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