Ep. 44: Pro-Metabolic Nutrition for Autoimmune Conditions (Autoimmunity Part 3)

25 Jan 2021 Ep. 44: Pro-Metabolic Nutrition for Autoimmune Conditions (Autoimmunity Part 3)

Posted at 03:52h in Podcast by Jay Feldman 0 Comments

The problem with using fish oil and omega-3s to decrease inflammation
How to lower the stress hormones with carbohydrates and why this is key for autoimmune conditions
Why fasting and low-calorie diets make autoimmune conditions worse in the long run
Why reducing PUFA consumption is paramount for autoimmune conditions

3:03 – the importance of eating enough food and not fasting for autoimmune conditions

8:27 – the effects of PUFA (omega-3s and omega-6s) on autoimmune conditions

34:57 – the importance of carbohydrate supply and blood sugar stability for autoimmune conditions

Ep. 1: Energy Is Everything (podcast episode)
Glucocorticoids cause a shift toward Th2-mediated humoral immunity which drives the autoimmune state (1, 2, 3)
Mitochondrial dysfunction drives autoimmunity (1, 2, 3)
Dr. Hebener's website regarding the usage of a low-linoleic-acid-diet for multiple sclerosis (1)
Essential fatty acid depletion (PUFA depletion) prevents and reverses autoimmune conditions (1 )
Like the glucocorticoids, omega-3s cause a shift toward Th2-mediated humoral immunity which drives the autoimmune state (1, 2, 3)
Mice study showing that omega-6s increased the risk of autoimmunity, and while omega-3 supplementation prevented this it also greatly increased sepsis and mortality (1)
Inuits and eskimos do not have lower prevalence of cardiovascular disease (1)
Immunosuppressive effects of omega-3s and their use in transplants and grafts (1, 2, 3, 4)
Top fish oil supplements have oxidation levels far exceeding quality standards (1)
Increased lipid peroxidation is associated with multiple sclerosis (1)
Ep. 9: Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA) and Energy Balance (podcast episode)
Omega-3s Are NOT The “Healthy Fats” (article)
Ep. 4: Blood Sugar Part 1: Blood Sugar Regulation and Energy Balance (podcast episode)
Ep. 5: Blood Sugar Part 2: Cravings, Anti-Fructose Misconceptions, and the Best Starch Sources (podcast episode)
Ep. 6: Blood Sugar Part 3: The Best Sugar Sources (podcast episode)