
25 May 2020 Ep. 9: Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA) and Energy Balance
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In this episode we discuss:
2:53 – the structural differences between the saturated and unsaturated fats and the foods they’re found in
14:04 – the purpose of different fats in nature
20:07 – the unsaturation of our cell structure directly impacts metabolic efficiency
30:57 – PUFA are extremely susceptible to lipid peroxidation
38:33 – PUFA metabolites (eicosanoids) amplify inflammation and metabolic disruption
40:26 – PUFA don’t protect against heart disease
53:05 – take-home PUFA messages
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