Sun, 26 May 2002 10:08:49 -0400 Richard Geller <[log in to unmask]> said:

>I think cardio problems are largely auto immune disorders that occur over
an
>extended period of time due to our body's reaction to abnormally high
>insulin levels and especially "foreign proteins" found in things like most
>grains, many legumes etc. Basically, constant internal inflammation.
>Evidence suggests that the internal tissues are in a constant state of
>inflammation, weakened and vulnerable to attack by bacteria. Inflammation
is
>the result of the body's fighting something, which I believe is "foreign
>proteins" found in food. I think heightened insulin levels, especially
>without balancing glucogon, heightens this inflammatory reaction.

You might be interested in reading this article:
http://www.gluten-free.org/hoggan/icam1.txt


>The key would be to get the inflammation levels down and let the body heal
>itself.

>That would mean consumption of foods that cause no inflammation. I'm not
>sure that meat, even higher fat meat, wouldn't qualify. I think key is to
>avoid very suspect foods such as wheat, corn, legumes, and dairy. Also,
>control insulin levels and maintain glucogon balance by eating plenty of
>protein. And get good amounts of EFAs with property w3 ratios and plenty of
>DHA.
(snip)

>I also wouldn't pay much attention to cholesterol levels. I don't think
they
>are significant, especially overall levels.

Except in cases of hypercholesteremia, the available evidence certainly
supports
your position.

Thanks for your incisive post.
Ron Hoggan
Co-author of Dangerous Grains