Rate the "Good Fats" on a scale of 1 to 5

[The_Chemist]

Im mostly interested in the Cholesterol (ldl) reducing benifits of fats, but also interested in the impact on overall health.

Rate these fats on a 1 - 5 scale in terms of making a notible impact on cholesterol. I always thought Oilve oil or Fish oil was the way to go, but Palumbo swears by evening primrose Oil.

Olive Oil
Udos 3.6.9
Fish Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Flax Oil
Almond butter or ANPB

 

[Nathan]

Um, I have no idea how to go about this. I think they each have their associated benefits and I would be curious to know how one could make a noticeable different over others.

Like, let's say you normally eat 3 tbsps of olive oil over the course of th dy, and you replace those with 3 tbsps of evening primrose oil and keep your total daily calories and macronutrient ratios the same, I doubt you would see a difference in body compositiong. Now, there might be benefits for the prostate or liver or kidneys or something, not sure.

So, from a purely BBing standpoitn, my guess is the difference is negligible. From a health standpoint, I have no idea.

 

[The_Chemist]

Um, I have no idea how to go about this. I think they each have their associated benefits and I would be curious to know how one could make a noticeable different over others.

Like, let's say you normally eat 3 tbsps of olive oil over the course of th dy, and you replace those with 3 tbsps of evening primrose oil and keep your total daily calories and macronutrient ratios the same, I doubt you would see a difference in body compositiong. Now, there might be benefits for the prostate or liver or kidneys or something, not sure.

So, from a purely BBing standpoitn, my guess is the difference is negligible. From a health standpoint, I have no idea.

So you've basically gave me nothing to think about whatsoever. Thanks.

 

[Kabeetz]

You basically asked an idiotic question. Thanks.

 

[partagus]

Reduce Cholesterol? Eat some oates. I like Olive oil best

 

[poysyn]

id go with olive or fish..i'd say the difference is minimal at best..

 

[The_Chemist]

id go with olive or fish..i'd say the difference is minimal at best..

Ya.......thats mostly what ive been using so far. The debate for a superior oil was sparked when Palumbo presented some intelligent and well researched information touting evening primrose oil as vastly superior. I think the thread is on the MD board somwhere.....ill see if I can dig it up somewhere.

 

[Y_lifter]

The only ones I recognise that I have seen evidence for reductions of LDL's
are the Flax and Fish Omega 3 oils.

The others that I recognise would be more in the area of "better for you" vs
doing something proactive to LDL's..

Omega 3 fish oils even have Rx versions prescribed for high LDL and Trigliceride peeps.

 

[nodiggitydave]

I don't think it's a stupid question, you've just got to think - for my body (the awesome temple that it is) what would I rather consume?

For me, fish oil no doubt

 

[Kabeetz]

One is not BETTER than the rest. You need variety. Olive Oil, ANPB, Fish Oil as well as a variety of unsalted nuts should be in everybody's diet.