oxidized cholesterol a cause for concern

Long time storage of egg protein powder and whey protein powder causes oxidization of the cholesterol in the product. As does high temperature storage. Dairy products usually is kept stored cool, but powdered milk is usually kept at room temperature. Oxidized cholesterol, when digested, is incorporated into LPL, and causes the inflammation in the arterial endothelium that leads to the production of arterial plaque. No amount of antioxidation supplements can negate the damage that have already been done. Thus, it is advisable that you avoid protein concentrates and if you buy protein isolates keep them stored in a refrigerator.

Following link is a survey of cholesterol oxidation formation in food products:

http://www.nlfd.gov.tw/uploadfile/doc/ISSUEJFDA2/1891/01.PDF

good fats, bad fats?

It is commonly believed that unsaturated fats are good for health, especially when the essential fatty acids (EFAs) omega-6 and omega-3 are balanced out and saturated fats are limited, but not everyone agrees with this.

Research done by Ray Peat points in another direction. His research shows not only that unsaturated fats are non-essential to humans but also toxic. On the contrary, he claims that saturated fats are healthy. You can find more information at his web site: http://raypeat.com/.

There are other researchers that claims that saturated fats and cholesterol are healthy. More information is available via the web site The International Network of Cholesterol Skeptics (THINCS): http://www.thincs.org/.

Future posts will go into greater detail.