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Government is poised to withdraw longstanding warnings about cholesterol
2015-02-11
[WASHINGTONPOST] The nation's top nutrition advisory panel has decided to drop its caution about eating cholesterol-laden food, a move that could undo almost 40 years of government warnings about its consumption.
Butter, anyone?
The group's finding that cholesterol in the diet need no longer be considered a "nutrient of concern" stands in contrast to the committee's findings five years ago, the last time it convened. During those proceedings, as in previous years, the panel deemed the issue of "excess dietary cholesterol" a public health concern.

The new view on cholesterol in the diet does not reverse warnings about high levels of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which have been linked to heart disease. Moreover, some experts warned that people with particular health problems, such as diabetes, should continue to avoid cholesterol-rich diets.

But the finding, which may offer a measure of relief to breakfast diners who prefer eggs, follows an evolution of thinking among many nutritionists who now believe that for a healthy adult cholesterol intake may not significantly affect the level of cholesterol in the blood or increase the risk of heart disease. The greater danger, according to this line of thought, lies in foods heavy with trans fats and saturated fats.
Posted by:Fred

#16  Nothing is better for you than coffee. Coffee should replace all the sugary soft drinks. It makes you live longer, reduces cholesterol, and keeps you fit. It reduces your risk for heart attack and type II diabetes. I'd have died at 30 if it hadn't been for all the 74,000 gallons of coffee I've drank over the past 50 years... Drink coffee, live longer!
Posted by: Old Patriot   2015-02-11 22:03  

#15  But but but ... "The Science is settled"?

Where have I heard that before...
Posted by: OldSpook   2015-02-11 21:53  

#14  "The Science is Settled!"
Posted by: swksvolFF   2015-02-11 17:57  

#13  "hear" not "here".
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2015-02-11 14:15  

#12  Lets here it for nonmonotone functions.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2015-02-11 14:14  

#11  AntiBiotics => Damaged Microbiome
Carbs + Damaged Microbiome => Leaky Gut
Leaky Gut => Chronic Inflammation
Chronic Inflammation => Obesity, Asthma, Depression etc
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2015-02-11 13:59  

#10  Fats and meat are good. Animal protein is good. Carbs are not so good. 50 years ago everyone knew this. Then the feds started telling people what to eat. We've been getting fatter and sicker ever since.
Posted by: Victor Emmanuel Snomorong4319   2015-02-11 13:50  

#9  You have it all wrong.
Obamacare wants all the white guys to hurry up and die off. Easier than death panels.
Posted by: jvalentour   2015-02-11 11:06  

#8  Good.
That junk science has been debunked for years.
Posted by: DarthVader   2015-02-11 11:02  

#7  Mmmm...mayonaise
Posted by: Skidmark   2015-02-11 09:56  

#6  We pay about 15-20 cents more for the 'non-food item' unleaded fuel. We also get about 3-4 MPG better gas mileage in doing so. At roughly .01/mile in savings at today's pricing, it pays for itself and then some.

At $3.50 per gallon, it's even more in savings.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2015-02-11 08:35  

#5  Circa 1923, leaded gasoline introduced. It will cost a bit more, but your engine will run better and not ping.

Circa 1960 unleaded gas introduced. It will cost a bit more, but your engine will run cleaner and reduce pollution in the atmosphere.

In 1975 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for automobiles was established. Your call will cost a bit more, but you'll go further on a gallon of gas.

In the 1980's ethanol from corn was introduced. It will cost a bit more, but it will cut down on the harmful effects of CO2 and help free us from Middle Eastern oil dependence.

In the 1980's gasoline without ethanol will still be available, but it will cost a bit more....
Posted by: Besoeker   2015-02-11 07:56  

#4  Add to the withdraw of warnings on red dye No.2, salt,.....

The best and brightest aren't.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2015-02-11 07:42  

#3  Only because the Dems need "subsidized corn for votes" to get people in Iowa to vote for them.

Ethanol gas has been an expensive and damaging problem for all engines but particularly small ones like outboards.
Posted by: no mo uro   2015-02-11 05:49  

#2  But wait! Your car NEEDS corn too !!!
Posted by: Besoeker   2015-02-11 04:51  

#1  The whole sordid business of the cholesterol hysteria has been based on studies which showed correlation but not causality.

The result?

-ag subsidy policy and government telling people to eat lots of grain after paying farmers to grow it

-pharmaceutical industry taking advantage of the above to sell statin drugs.

The reality is that for the most part heart disease and sclerotic disease is genetic in nature. If any food can be said to be a problem it is refined grain products. This poses a problem for politicians who have promised farmers subsidies and government marketing in exchange for votes and contributions. It also smashes the narrative of the certain sort of person who believes she can control her health completely by diet.
Posted by: no mo uro   2015-02-11 04:39  

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