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The chart, the information is good to know!

I think this is the information regarding fats in milk. IIRC these are degraded in Ultra Pasturized and Ultra homegenized milk.

"The Amazing Benefits of Dairy Fat"

Analysis by

Dr. Joseph Mercola

December 26, 2023

Studies have repeatedly failed to find an association between full-fat dairy and cardiovascular events. Instead, full-fat dairy actually reduces your risk of cardiovascularevents and deaths thereof. Dairy products are also associated with lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, liver disease and more  Whole-fat dairy contains the odd-chain saturated fats (OCFAs) pentadecanoic acid(C15:0) and heptadecanoic acid (C17:0), which have signifi cant health benefits. OCFAs are found only in small amounts in certain foods, primarily dairy fat, and your body only makes C17:0. Researchers now believe C15:0 may be an essential fat, as your body cannot make it  Higher circulating levels of OCFAs in the blood is associated with lower risks of obesity,chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes,NASH, COPD, pancreatic cancer and all-cause mortality 

OCFAs do not have an inhibitory effect on glucose burning because they are not converted to acetyl-CoA; rather, they enter the Krebs Cycle as succinyl-CoA. What this means in practical terms is that you don’t need to restrict your consumption of full fat dairy, as it won’t affect your ability to burn glucose

....Snip....Odd-Chain Saturated Fats From Dairy Are Likely Essential Fats Of these, the odd-chain saturated fats (OCFAs) are of particular importance. In fact,recent research suggests these are likely one of the most essential fats in the humandiet, unlike linoleic acid (LA) that most foods are loaded with. It’s virtually impossible to become deficient in LA outside of a laboratory diet.

The same cannot be said for the OCFAs. You need to get them from dairy, because that’sthe primary source. As noted in the 2020 scientifi c report, “Efficacy of Dietary Odd-Chain Saturated Fatty Acid Pentadecanoic Acid Parallels Broad Associated Health Benefits in Humans: Could It Be Essential?”:

“Dietary odd-chain saturated fatty acids (OCFAs) are present in trace levels indairy fat and some fi sh and plants. Higher circulating concentrations of OCFAs,pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and heptadecanoic acid (C17:0), are associated with lower risks of cardiometabolic diseases, and higher dietary intake of OCFAs is associated with lower mortality. (More in the article.)

Dr. Mercola provides 28 supporting citation.

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