Posted on 07/08/2023 7:16:22 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
High consumption of soybean oil has been linked to obesity and diabetes and potentially autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Add now to this growing list ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, characterized by chronic inflammation of the large intestine.
Researchers examined the gut of mice that were consistently fed a diet high in soybean oil for up to 24 weeks in the lab. They found beneficial bacteria decreased and harmful bacteria (specifically, adherent invasive Escherichia coli) increased—conditions that can lead to colitis.
Soybean oil is the most commonly used edible oil in the United States.
"While our bodies need 1%–2% of linoleic acid daily, based on the paleodiet, Americans today are getting 8%–10% of their energy from linoleic acid daily, most of it from soybean oil," she said. "Excessive linoleic acid negatively affects the gut microbiome."
Deol and her co-authors found that a diet high in soybean oil encourages the growth of adherent invasive E. coli in the gut. This bacterium uses linoleic acid as a source of carbon to meet its nutritional demands. Further, several beneficial bacteria in the gut are not able to withstand linoleic acid and die off, which results in harmful bacteria growing out. Adherent invasive E. coli has been identified in humans to cause IBD.
"It's the combination of good bacteria dying off and harmful bacteria growing out that makes the gut more susceptible to inflammation," Deol said. "Further, linoleic acid causes the intestinal epithelial barrier to become porous."
The barrier function of the intestinal epithelium is critical for maintaining a healthy gut; when disrupted, it can lead to increased permeability or leakiness. The researchers note that the increase in IBD parallels the increase in soybean oil consumption in the U.S. and hypothesize the two may be linked.
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I should be OK, then. I use corn oil and rapeseed oil.
I recommend Lard.
Olive oil or butter is best, I think.
they certainly taste the best. When in doubt...eat bacon.
Olive oil or butter is best, I think.
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I’ve always heard bad things about coconut oil. First thing that turned up in a Google search:
““Saturated fats, often found in meat and dairy products as well as coconut oil, can increase LDL levels in your blood,” says Dr. Russell. “This in turn increases your risk of heart disease, peripheral artery disease and stroke.””
I do use olive oil when cooking Italian and occasionally sesame oil when cooking Chinese. I don’t use peanut oil but I know a lot of folks use it for frying.
As bad as the government-medical complex is, it’s too soon to let mice give us health advice.
When I was younger it wasn’t optimal, though Canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, and Crisco (hydrogenated) tear up my innards now. I tried them all for popping corn.
Coconut oil seems OK, as far as that goes. And it tastes great w/ a high smoke point, less old maids. It’s more expensive. Bacon grease is great for popping corn too, but I run out quickly.
We use extra virgin olive oil and butter exclusively . As you said , they are best .
Oops - we do use sesame oil too sometimes .
>> I’ve always heard bad things about coconut oil.
Me too. If I remember correctly, before soy oil became popular, “palm oil” (essentially coconut oil?) was the go-to greasy substance used in processed foods.
Olive oil is expensive, and I just don’t like the taste of certain things cooked in it.
Hard to beat butter, but that’s probably not good for you either. :-)
Vegetable oils are mass killers. And put in most fake foods that American consume. And endorsed by the US Govt & medical establishment.
well, duhhhhh
Crisco was originally marketed as a machine lubricant
Corn oil is an absolute no-no
processed soy will destroy your thyroid !!!
causes thyroid cancer
if the gob’mint says meat and eggs and dairy are bad for you, they are on the top of my list
quickest way to lose weight and gain muscle mass is eat beef and eggs, no seed oils, walk every day, lift a few weights - you’ll lose weight and gain muscle mass !
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