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Jeff Keller <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:35:56 -0700
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From: "Alex Shvartsman"
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 > > 4. Our family all now avoid polyunsaturated fats to the extent possible
 > > since much of the buried research indicates it is one of the pivotal
items
 > > in the development of arteriosclerosis, cancer and rapid aging.
 >
 > Can you give an example of a polyunsaturated fat?

A polyunsaturated fat is a fat missing four or more hydrogen atoms. This
results in increased free radical damage to the cells.
Oils other than olive or canola.  Foods high in oxidized polyunsaturates ie.
french fries, donuts. especially oils that are partially hydrogenated.

Jeff

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