Comments on: The most important thing you probably don’t know about cholesterol http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol Medicine for the 21st century Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:43:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jack http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-12989 Jack Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:59:10 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-12989 Chris - just discovered this site and love everything I've seen so far. Quick questions: 1. Still not sure what oxidized means. Do is mean cellar damage? 2. It terms of energy source is the sat fat will eat different from the stored fat from our bodies? Thanks! Chris – just discovered this site and love everything I’ve seen so far. Quick questions:
1. Still not sure what oxidized means. Do is mean cellar damage?

2. It terms of energy source is the sat fat will eat different from the stored fat from our bodies?

Thanks!

]]> By: Matt Welt http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-11946 Matt Welt Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:30:53 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-11946 I completely agree. Your liver can only store 60g of Fructose at any given time. It is digested differently than other sugars. At my work we push Maximum 2 servings of fruit per day and try to avoid banana's and push towards berries! I completely agree. Your liver can only store 60g of Fructose at any given time. It is digested differently than other sugars. At my work we push Maximum 2 servings of fruit per day and try to avoid banana’s and push towards berries!

]]> By: Ayn http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-11679 Ayn Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:17:26 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-11679 @jegesq: THANK YOU! @jegesq: THANK YOU!

]]> By: Mike http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-8226 Mike Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:56:19 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-8226 Chris, So I just started checking my blood glucose as a bit of a test, and I've seen post prandial BG values 60 min after a meal that are actually lower than before the meal. For instance, the other night I came home from the gym (hadn't eaten in about 8 hours) and was at 94. About 60 min after eating about a pound of ground beef with veggies cooked in ghee and about a half pint of ice cream (it was there, oops) I was at 83. Yesterday morning I woke up and was at 106. About 60 min after breakfast of coffee, 4 eggs, bacon, blueberries, and brazil nuts I was at 69 These seem kinda confusing to me that it drops so quickly, but maybe its a good sign? I have been on a pretty solid paleo and definitely gluten free diet for a while now, though lately I've had a bit more sugar than usual. Any thoughts? Maybe a podcast question? I plan to track some more numbers and see what happens. Thanks! Chris,

So I just started checking my blood glucose as a bit of a test, and I’ve seen post prandial BG values 60 min after a meal that are actually lower than before the meal.

For instance, the other night I came home from the gym (hadn’t eaten in about 8 hours) and was at 94. About 60 min after eating about a pound of ground beef with veggies cooked in ghee and about a half pint of ice cream (it was there, oops) I was at 83.
Yesterday morning I woke up and was at 106. About 60 min after breakfast of coffee, 4 eggs, bacon, blueberries, and brazil nuts I was at 69

These seem kinda confusing to me that it drops so quickly, but maybe its a good sign? I have been on a pretty solid paleo and definitely gluten free diet for a while now, though lately I’ve had a bit more sugar than usual.

Any thoughts? Maybe a podcast question? I plan to track some more numbers and see what happens.
Thanks!

]]> By: Tyler Wilson http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-7907 Tyler Wilson Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:56:31 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-7907 Agree with you (and many others) on much discussed here. But can't wrap my head around the "fact" that eating fruit is bad for my heart. Maybe it is our definitions of "large amounts" of fructose that is the problem: What do you mean by large amounts? Are you saying that a person if a person ate grass fed beef and other decent animal protein/fat sources and ate fruit at will, would have an unhealthy heart? In my mind I could not see how a virtual fruitarian - eating at least a small amount of decent protein and fat ( I am not suggesting this is a healthy way to eat) would have an unhealthy heart - MAYBE some other diet induced health issues but not a bad ticker . Please illuminate! Agree with you (and many others) on much discussed here. But can’t wrap my head around the “fact” that eating fruit is bad for my heart. Maybe it is our definitions of “large amounts” of fructose that is the problem: What do you mean by large amounts? Are you saying that a person if a person ate grass fed beef and other decent animal protein/fat sources and ate fruit at will, would have an unhealthy heart? In my mind I could not see how a virtual fruitarian – eating at least a small amount of decent protein and fat ( I am not suggesting this is a healthy way to eat) would have an unhealthy heart – MAYBE some other diet induced health issues but not a bad ticker . Please illuminate!

]]> By: Chris Kresser http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-7675 Chris Kresser Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:40:21 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-7675 No need to cut out olive oil entirely. Just use it in moderation. No need to cut out olive oil entirely. Just use it in moderation.

]]> By: Alex McMillon Jr. http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-7674 Alex McMillon Jr. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:05:30 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-7674 Chris, I use extra virgin olive oil on low heat when I cook my egg. If this is not good please give me a better way. I do use better in my grits and oatmeal. Also can I eat an egg for breakfast, lunch and dinner sometimes? And should I discontinue using extra virgin olive oil altogether? Thanks, Alex Chris, I use extra virgin olive oil on low heat when I cook my egg. If this is not good please give me a better way. I do use better in my grits and oatmeal. Also can I eat an egg for breakfast, lunch and dinner sometimes? And should I discontinue using extra virgin olive oil altogether?

Thanks,

Alex

]]> By: Chris Kresser http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-6153 Chris Kresser Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:21:00 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-6153 Industrial seed oils are high in omega-6. Omega-6 is pro-inflammatory and has been associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. Industrial seed oils are high in omega-6. Omega-6 is pro-inflammatory and has been associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease.

]]> By: Johan Berglund http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-6131 Johan Berglund Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:39:00 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-6131 Hi Chris! So, I'm a bit confused about the part where it says "Reduce your intake of vegetable oils". From what I gather, reducing intake of carbohydrates (not too much obviously) would raise HDL and lower triglyceride levels. Which would reduce the risk of heart disease. My question is, how does reducing the intake of fat received from vegetable oils like, say olive oil, contribute to a reduced risk of heart disease? Thanks a bunch for the great article! Hi Chris!
So, I’m a bit confused about the part where it says “Reduce your intake of vegetable oils”. From what I gather, reducing intake of carbohydrates (not too much obviously) would raise HDL and lower triglyceride levels. Which would reduce the risk of heart disease.

My question is, how does reducing the intake of fat received from vegetable oils like, say olive oil, contribute to a reduced risk of heart disease?

Thanks a bunch for the great article!

]]> By: Chris Kresser http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-4934 Chris Kresser Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:22:30 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-4934 Keep eating your eggs. Nothing to worry about. Keep eating your eggs. Nothing to worry about.

]]> By: Aravind http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-4930 Aravind Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:20:16 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-4930 Thanks so much for the quick response Chris! Just one last follow-up - is heating/scrambling eggs, which can oxidize the cholesterol and polyunsaturated fat in the egg, the reason you posted above that the better way to eat egg yolks is raw? I am just to try understand if dietary consumption of oxidized cholesterol / PUFAs is at all related to the oxidation of the polyunsaturated fat in the LDL membrane that you reference or nothing to worry about. I just love eating my 3-4 eggs per day cooked in butter! Thanks so much again for the response Thanks so much for the quick response Chris!

Just one last follow-up – is heating/scrambling eggs, which can oxidize the cholesterol and polyunsaturated fat in the egg, the reason you posted above that the better way to eat egg yolks is raw?

I am just to try understand if dietary consumption of oxidized cholesterol / PUFAs is at all related to the oxidation of the polyunsaturated fat in the LDL membrane that you reference or nothing to worry about. I just love eating my 3-4 eggs per day cooked in butter!

Thanks so much again for the response

]]> By: Chris Kresser http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-4901 Chris Kresser Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:52:31 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-4901 1) No, not problematic. Studies show that egg consumption (cooked) decreases small LDL, which is the type most likely to oxidize. 2) When LDL does oxidize (oxLDL), it's the polyunsaturated fat in the membrane that oxidizes first, not the cholesterol, which is deep in the core of the particle. 1) No, not problematic. Studies show that egg consumption (cooked) decreases small LDL, which is the type most likely to oxidize.
2) When LDL does oxidize (oxLDL), it’s the polyunsaturated fat in the membrane that oxidizes first, not the cholesterol, which is deep in the core of the particle.

]]> By: Aravind http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-4871 Aravind Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:57:01 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-4871 Chris, As a follow-up to your comment about eggs - "Cooking will oxidize some of the cholesterol, which makes it less beneficial". Two questions 1) Can you explain "less beneficial"? I am incorrect to read this as "problematic" 2) Related to #1, does oxidized dietary cholesterol having anything to do with oxLDL? Thanks, Aravind Chris,
As a follow-up to your comment about eggs – “Cooking will oxidize some of the cholesterol, which makes it less beneficial”. Two questions
1) Can you explain “less beneficial”? I am incorrect to read this as “problematic”
2) Related to #1, does oxidized dietary cholesterol having anything to do with oxLDL?
Thanks,
Aravind

]]> By: Chris Kresser http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-probably-dont-know-about-cholesterol#comment-4224 Chris Kresser Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:12:07 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=306#comment-4224 Fructose in large amounts - whether from processed sources or fruit - is not heart healthy at all. Fructose in large amounts – whether from processed sources or fruit – is not heart healthy at all.

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