Tag: omega-3
Omega-6 and omega-3 PUFA promote inflammatory pathways at the genomic level; SFA do not
As my readers know, one of the main inflammatory effects of PUFA is due to their conversion…
PUFA almost fully blocks protein synthesis and the effect is correlated with unsaturation; SFA do not
Another study demonstrating direct negative effect of PUFA on human health. Namely, inhibition by PUFA of protein…
Fish oil (omega-3) causes, not prevents cardiovascular disease (CVD)
A rather damning finding, and it was based on one of the largest studies to date examining…
Omega-3 increase risk of atrial fibrillation (afib)
It looks like Big Pharma is just living the dream. Considering doctors left and right are recommending…
Glucocorticoids may increase inflammation in the long run
Glucocorticoids (both bioidentical and synthetic) are some of the most widely used drugs in the clinical setting,…
PUFA promote torpor / hibernation, decrease lifespan
Not many studies on this topic, but here is one that will hopefully satisfy my critics who…
PUFA are potent immunosuppresive agents
Just a quick post for all those PUFA/fish-oil lovers who keep sending me hate-mail about the “incredibly…
Alzheimer Disease (AD) linked to PUFA accumulation in brain
So much for the “beneficial” effects of PUFA. What makes this study particularly interesting is that it…
PUFA increases risk of all cancers, especially prostate
The bad news for PUFA just keep on coming. There seems to be no health pathology that…
PUFA increases risks of skin cancers
As the study says – not total fat but its composition in the diet is what drives…