In a message dated 11/5/98 5:36:57 AM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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 The "ancient" eskimos come to mind regarding the ingestion of copious
 amounts of raw animal fats (high amounts of raw fish and fish eating
 animals). However, while they were indeed healthy and with clean
 arteries, etc., it is interesting to point out that they generally died
 at "not-so-old" ages.
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No, few eskimos die of heart disease or cancer because they die of other
causes before those become manifested. Mainly chronic diseases caused by a
high protein diet, the single biggest cause of chronic diseases and premature
aging.

FWIW:
gerry