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Fats That Heal: Fats That Kill / Dr. Udo Erasmus on Thyroid Disease, Weight Loss, and the Optimal Diet for Thyroid Patients | |
May 2002 -- Dr. Udo Erasmus is an expert on the effects of fats and oils on human health, and author of two bestsellers, Fats and Oils and the book Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill.
Dr. Erasmus is the creator of the famous "Udo's Oil," a balanced essential fatty acid oil that is frequently recommended by practitioners.
According to Dr. Erasmus, since 1900, Omega 6 consumption has increased by about 20 times the previous levels, primarily because of increased use of certain vegetable oils in food preparation, while Omega 3s are now only 1/6 of previous levels. According to Dr. Erasmus, this means that we get too much Omega 6 and too little Omega 3 fatty acids.
According to Dr. Erasmus, there are many benefits of proper essential fatty acid intake and balance, including improved energy, moodd, stamina, heart health, blood pressure, blood fats, and reduced depression, infection, and other benefits.
- Specifically, Dr. Erasmus believes that essential fatty acids are critical to thyroid function because they help cells be sensitive to thyroid hormone.
- He also has found that essential fatty acids play in preventing and reducing inflammation, which is frequently seen in autoimmune thyroid disease.
- Dr. Erasmus also believes that essential essential fatty acids have a role in healthy weight loss.
- And Dr. Erasmus has proposed a variety of food items he believes should constitute the optimal diet for thyroid patients.
