In a message dated 7/3/97 5:20:36 PM, Dean wrote:

>On the other hand, it remains my
>firm belief that things like phytates, gluten, and high-test carbohydrate
>are bigger threats to health than the skewed fat ratios in supermarket
>meat.  Surely they are a concern, but I'm not sure an autoimmune concern is
>really there, is it?

I'm working from memory now (a dangerous practice), but I believe Loren
pointed out to me once that the n3:n6 ratio of grain-fed, feedlot cattle, if
eaten regularly, could cause autoimmune concerns. But I could definitely be
wrong. Loren is on vacation this month, so I can't ask him. I agree with you
that first-hand consumption of grains is _probably_ a greater health risk.

Joe Friel