How coronavirus kills "HEALTHY" people with Dr. Cate Shanahan.

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Paul Saladino1h 43m · 2020-04-14

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Well SupportedExcessive lipolysis and broken fat cells, potentially caused by polyunsaturated fatty acid breakdown products like linoleic acid, can lead to insulin resistance.Well SupportedSeed oils high in linoleic acid increase oxidized LDL and Lp(a), raising cardiovascular disease risk.Well SupportedFocusing on calorie restriction without improving food quality leads to weight loss failure and feelings of failure.Well SupportedPolyunsaturated fats may interfere with normal metabolism, potentially leading to pathological insulin resistance at the adipocyte level.Partially Supported

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Approximately 5% of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is converted to EPA, and less than 0.5% to DHA.

Well SupportedImproving metabolic health through healthier eating can reduce the risk of severe outcomes from coronavirus.

Well SupportedCombining carbohydrates with polyunsaturated fatty acids causes insulin resistance and weight gain.

Well SupportedHumans cannot easily eliminate polyunsaturated fatty acids like linoleic acid, leading to their accumulation in the body.

Well SupportedSoil carbon content is directly related to its water-holding capacity, with one percent of soil carbon holding one inch of rain.

Well SupportedAncestral Supplements produces grass-fed, grass-finished organ complex supplements using low-temperature dehydration.

Well SupportedHigh triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol indicate a higher likelihood of insulin resistance.

Well SupportedThe triglyceride to HDL ratio is a critical predictor of cardiovascular disease and a better indicator of insulin sensitivity than LDL levels.

Partially SupportedFats higher in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids tend to be more liquid due to kinks created by double bonds.

Partially SupportedThe carbon between two double bonds in polyunsaturated fatty acids is unstable and vulnerable to lipid peroxidation.

Well SupportedThe innate immune system, including T-cells, B-cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, and natural killer cells, is tightly regulated by insulin signaling.

Well SupportedThe human body can only tolerate approximately 2-3% of body fat as polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Not SupportedMega-dosing omega-3 supplements is not necessary and may lead to increased oxidation and oxidized LDL.

Partially SupportedFactors contributing to insulin resistance include excessive energy intake, damaged mitochondria, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

Partially SupportedSaturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbons, are straight molecules, pack efficiently, and are solid at room temperature.

Partially SupportedThe position of the first double bond from the end of a fatty acid molecule determines its classification as omega-3 or omega-6.

Partially SupportedDecreasing lipid peroxidation is beneficial for cardiovascular health.

Partially SupportedAn evolved immune system functions optimally when an individual is metabolically healthy.

Partially SupportedCarbohydrates become a significant problem for individuals with hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, exacerbating insulin production and fat storage.

Partially SupportedCanola oil is a highly processed product made from rapeseed that is blanched and deodorized.

Partially SupportedHigh-fat diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids from seed oils induce insulin resistance in animal models.

Partially SupportedThe brain's regulation of blood sugar via the vagus nerve overrides the pancreas's insulin response, leading to insulin resistance.

Partially SupportedThe triglyceride to HDL ratio is a more accurate measure of metabolic health than LDL alone.

Partially SupportedAncestral Supplements offers liver, bone marrow, heart, lung, spleen, and testicle supplements.

Partially SupportedTriglycerides may correlate with heart disease if any of the fatty acids are unsaturated.

Partially SupportedInflammatory fats on the inner arterial surface can weaken arteries, causing them to bleed or leak, leading to clots and potentially fatal heart attacks.

Partially SupportedLipoprotein(a) is associated with a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease.

Partially SupportedOverconsumption of omega-6 fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, is common in modern diets due to processed foods and restaurant cooking oils.

Partially SupportedPneumonia and ARDS exist on a continuum, both involving the movement of immune cells into the alveoli and lungs.

Not SupportedMany vegetable oils can lower LDL cholesterol by causing particle oxidation and arterial plaque formation.

Partially SupportedCarbohydrates should not be demonized or lumped together with processed sugars, as they are not the same and are consumed without problems by many cultures.

Partially SupportedThe quality of carbohydrates significantly impacts health.

Partially SupportedObesity rates rose to 40% by 2020, while carbohydrate consumption remained relatively stable since 1909.

Partially SupportedConsuming most fat from animal sources results in lower omega-6 fatty acid levels compared to modern diets.

Partially SupportedVegetable oils have significant health problems and their consumption should be moderated or avoided.

Partially SupportedIf everyone were metabolically healthy, COVID-19 would primarily affect the very old or very young, similar to the flu.

Partially SupportedHuman body systems are interconnected, requiring specialists to understand multiple disciplines like endocrinology, cardiology, diet, and inflammation.

Partially SupportedIndividuals can access their Quest and LabCorp blood test results directly through online portals without doctor approval.

Partially SupportedThe modern diet contributes to the severity of COVID-19, leading to ARDS and increased mortality.

Well SupportedA significant majority of individuals with pre-diabetes (9 out of 10) are unaware of their condition.

Partially SupportedIn one ICU, 90-94% of patients on ventilators had diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Partially SupportedVegetable oil consumption, not carbohydrate intake, is strongly correlated with the rise in obesity rates.

Partially SupportedMitochondria shut down within minutes when supplied solely with polyunsaturated fatty acids for fuel.

Partially SupportedBurning unstable body fat damages mitochondria.

Not SupportedGrain-based carbohydrates, highly processed carbohydrates, and highly processed foods in general are unhealthy for humans.

Well SupportedRed blood cell fatty acid analysis can provide insights into an individual's fat composition and potential reasons for metabolic issues.

Partially SupportedType 2 diabetes likely did not exist before the widespread availability of technology to produce oils from vegetables.

Partially SupportedThe widespread production and consumption of cheap vegetable oils has released a detrimental factor contributing to health issues.

Partially SupportedCoronaviruses and influenza can be transmitted year-round in tropical climates and are likely to persist.

Not SupportedA decrease in total LDL levels does not necessarily mean a vegetable oil is beneficial if it leads to increased LDL oxidation.

Not SupportedAn Omega-6 level exceeding 20% in a red blood cell fatty acid profile is considered too high.

Partially SupportedObsessive thoughts about food in overweight individuals or those dieting are a physiological response to the metabolism perceiving starvation, not a lack of willpower.

Partially SupportedHigh PUFA content in the diet can transform human beings into inefficient radiators, generating more heat and less energy, leading to malaise and reduced desire for physical activity.

Partially SupportedHigh PUFA intake and associated inflammation can lead to insensitivity to leptin signals, causing increased hunger and obsessive thoughts about food.

Partially SupportedMeasuring non-esterified fatty acid profile is the best way to understand the composition of body fat, including omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

Partially SupportedHaving body fat with excessive polyunsaturated fatty acids from consuming seed oils is an underlying condition that unites individuals who develop severe ARDS from this virus.

Partially SupportedProducts labeled 'made with olive oil' often contain soy as the primary oil.

Not SupportedLowered LDL cholesterol may primarily reflect fat burning rather than cardiovascular health.

Not SupportedAncel Keys downplayed data linking smoking to heart attacks and promoted fats as the primary cause.

Partially SupportedMetabolism encompasses cellular processes generating energy, regulating energy, body composition, body fat composition, and appetite regulation.

Partially SupportedThe reduction in mortality from immediately fatal heart attacks is offset by an epidemic of mini heart attacks and strokes caused by emboli.

Partially SupportedSmall, soft plaques can break off from arteries, causing mini heart attacks or strokes.

Partially SupportedThe majority of COVID-19 deaths are due to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

Partially SupportedPolyunsaturated fatty acids and vegetable oils were a primary obstacle to overcoming sugar addiction for the speaker.

Partially SupportedA 12-week study showed significant improvement in migraines with increased omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, with 80% of participants becoming migraine-free.

Partially SupportedEnriching LDL membranes with excessive omega-6 or omega-3 makes LDL more susceptible to oxidation.

Partially SupportedReducing omega-6 intake can increase omega-3 levels without increasing omega-3 consumption.

Not SupportedCanola oil is a common contributor to health problems.

Partially SupportedCholesterol does not correlate with dying from a heart attack.

Partially SupportedMitochondrial inefficiency, characterized by increased free radical production and heat generation with less ATP output, can lead to feeling unwell during exercise.

Partially SupportedUsing the wrong fuel for mitochondria causes them to overheat, dysfunction, and spew free radicals.

Partially SupportedA healthy inflammatory response effectively deals with infections or irritants.

Partially SupportedNon-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) profile testing directly reflects body fat composition and is superior to red blood cell membrane phospholipid analysis.

Partially SupportedSaturated fatty acids have a straight molecular structure allowing efficient packing and solidity at room temperature.

Partially SupportedNon-esterified fatty acid profiles are a valuable test for understanding body fat composition.

Partially SupportedDietary fatty acid composition is critical for proper membrane function and may influence lung injury and coronavirus outcomes.

Not SupportedThe argument that canola oil is necessary to feed the world implies that poor people deserve to be unhealthy.

Partially SupportedThe modern diet is a contributing factor to the high incidence of ARDS and associated deaths from COVID-19.

Partially SupportedA change in diet that improves metabolism and energy generation can lead to increased energy levels.

Partially SupportedVegetable oils alter cell membrane composition, potentially contributing to worsened outcomes in COVID-19 patients experiencing ARDS.

Partially SupportedReducing omega-6 intake showed significant improvement in migraine patients, with 80% becoming medication-free.

Partially SupportedUnstable body fat, high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, damages mitochondria when released and burned by cells.

Partially SupportedElevated fasting blood sugar, high triglycerides, or low HDL cholesterol indicate underlying metabolic disease in individuals who die from coronavirus.

Not SupportedCanola oil is not nutritionally superior to other common vegetable oils like corn, soy, or peanut oil.

Partially SupportedChanging fatty acid ratios is a superior method for fat loss compared to calorie restriction alone.

Partially SupportedA bodybuilder with less than 10% body fat may have pre-diabetes, and this metabolic dysfunction can be a risk factor for severe COVID-19.

Partially SupportedIndividuals on immunosuppressive medications are at higher risk of developing ARDS from COVID-19.

Partially SupportedHigh intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids can initiate insulin resistance, which is related to metabolic dysfunction.

Partially SupportedPolyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) concentrated in body fat damage the lungs, contribute to hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and insulin resistance.

Partially SupportedUnderlying metabolic diseases increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and ARDS.

Partially SupportedThe normal range for fasting blood sugar has been raised since the speaker graduated medical school.

Partially SupportedCommon vegetable oils are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and contribute to health problems.

Partially SupportedMetabolism is a vital sign that is not typically checked by medical professionals.

Partially SupportedIncreased oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids leads to more reactive oxygen species, which can alter mitochondrial signaling and promote insulin resistance.

Partially SupportedThe body's response to SARS-CoV-2 infection can be modified.

Partially SupportedCell membranes and LDL lipoproteins are composed of phospholipids with lipid tails that can be formed of unsaturated fatty acids.

Partially SupportedEarly research in 1939 suggested a specific lipid fraction (SF 20-40) was associated with plaque and heart attack deaths, but this was not pursued due to methodological limitations and potentially biased research leadership.

Partially SupportedConsuming too much polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), whether omega-3 or omega-6, creates oxidative stress on the body.

Partially SupportedElderly individuals, smokers, and those with compromised lung health are at higher risk of fatal pneumonia.

Partially SupportedConversations about end-of-life care, including hospitalization or ventilation decisions, should be had with elderly individuals.

Not SupportedBeing overweight may be a risk factor for severe COVID-19.

Partially SupportedThe presence of Lp(a) may indicate uncontrolled reactions in the bloodstream, such as glycation, leading to abnormal molecules attached to LDL particles.

Partially SupportedIn ARDS, the alveoli exchange membrane thickens significantly, impairing oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.

Not SupportedWestern medicine often fails to routinely check key metabolic markers like fasting insulin, C-peptide, HbA1c, or fasting glucose in individuals who are not morbidly obese or already diagnosed with diabetes.

Partially SupportedA cytokine storm can lead to ARDS and is an overactive immunological reaction that does not require a lung infection.

Partially SupportedAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome is an immune reaction gone haywire in the lungs.

Partially SupportedPeople on carnivore diets typically have very low linoleic acid levels, which is considered a positive outcome.

Partially SupportedPeople with an out-of-control inflammatory response are at higher risk of developing ARDS and dying from it.

Partially SupportedThe severity of ARDS correlates with the thickening of the alveolar membrane, which fills with cellular debris and inflammatory fluid.

Partially SupportedAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome is characterized by an ineffective and uncontrolled inflammatory immune response in the lungs, leading to lung failure.

Partially SupportedPneumonia is defined as the movement of immune cells into the lungs, representing an immunological reaction, rather than solely bacterial infection.

Partially SupportedInflammation plays a role in alleviating symptoms and improving health outcomes.

Partially SupportedCanola oil is promoted as healthy because it supposedly has more omega-3 than omega-6 fatty acids.

Partially SupportedFeeling extremely hot, especially during activity or stress, may be a sign of mitochondria overheating and spewing free radicals.

Partially SupportedSARS-CoV-2 attaches to ACE2 receptors in the lungs, leading to pneumonia, unlike common cold viruses.

Not SupportedCalorie restriction alone for fat loss is a form of starvation and is mentally taxing.

Not SupportedNon-esterified fatty acid testing may be more important than traditional HDL and LDL lipid measurements.

Partially SupportedEvolutionarily, human diets contained a small amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), estimated at 0.5% to 2% of total fat intake from wild animals.

Partially SupportedPolyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) cause mitochondrial damage, leading cells to require sugar because they cannot burn fat.

Partially SupportedHypoglycemia, often ignored by doctors who advise snacks, precedes pre-diabetes and is a sign of developing diabetes.

Partially SupportedInsulin resistance is the common precursor to most metabolic diseases.

Partially SupportedDietary fatty acids contribute to insulin resistance, the driver of many chronic diseases.

Partially SupportedSerum triglycerides rise in the setting of insulin resistance and are a sensitive marker for metabolic dysfunction.

Partially SupportedInsulin resistance is a critical player in negative outcomes related to an overactive immune response.