Adverse Effects of Polyunsaturated Oils

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This is from a document I just finished reviewing from the

westonaprice.org web-site and wanted to share as I think it is a good

summation of the dangers of poly. oils. As Bee has stated in her

articles and within her posts, pay attention to the last bullet, which

is quite scary; " Vegetable oils act like plastic in the body. "

For a few years I cooked with canola oil extensively, and a moderately

high heat. I do of course regret this and feel that it is one of the

components of my digestive problems (and other ailments), but am very

happy to have learned of their dangers when I did so that I could get

rid of it/them.

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ADVERSE EFFECTS OF EXCESS POLYUNSATURATED OILS

• Polyunsaturated fatty acids occur in small amounts in all foods.

Polyunsaturated oils contain large amounts of polyunsaturated fatty

acids. Commercial polyunsaturated oils made from corn, soy, safflower

and sunflower seeds are new to human diets. The use of these

industrially processed oils is 4 fold higher today than it is was in

1900.1

• Polyunsaturated fatty acids are very fragile. When exposed to heat

and oxygen, as during industrial processing, they form free radicals

and other harmful breakdown products that damage the body in many ways.2

• Modern processing destroys the vitamins and antioxidants in

vegetable oils, but the pesticides are retained. (Seed oils are highly

sprayed.)3

• Polyunsaturated oils cause the formation of black-brown ceroid

pigment deposits, a sign of aging.4

• In animal studies, polyunsaturated oil shorten life-span and

increase the possibility of atherosclerosis, cancer and other disease.5

• Polyunsaturated oils increase the levels of uric acid in the body, a

sign of the destruction of protein. An elevated level of uric acid is

a heart disease risk factor.6

• In animals, consumption of excessive polyunsaturates causes

cirrhosis of the liver, similar to that caused by excessive alcohol.7

• Many studies have shown that polyunsaturated oils cause cancer.8

• Polyunsaturated oils are particularly damaging to the reproductive

organs and the lungs.9

• Polyunsaturated oils depress learning ability, especially under

conditions of stress.10

• Polyunsaturated oils given to young animals and impair growth.11

• When heated, as in cooking, polyunsaturated oils bond to each other

forming polymers, leading to digestive problems (varnish and shellac

are polymers).