Comments on: Saturated fat info at ASBP

By: ayla6

ayla6 — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:49:06 +0000

Ophelia, I was experiencing the same exact thing, until I cut out my (lovely, wonderful, high-fat, raw) cream and dairy that I love so much. I was getting acid after every meal, and decided to try going without dairy at all for a few days. My acid instantly disappeared, so it appears I can only eat it occasionally as a treat

By: Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:35:04 +0000

Dear Dr Mike. One more question: I’m 64, in good shape (6′ 1″ 176 lbs): however, I have high blood pressure (no ills yet) and about once a year I get “good” attack of gout for which I get a NSAID prescription. This is the only other concern I have. Would it not be prudent to keep my protein down to about 60 – 70 grams/day? Thank you.

Jim

Hi Jim–

I don’t think protein is the driving force behind gout.� MD and I have treated many people who are prone to gout with low-carb diets.� Keeping the carbs down and reducing insulin levels seems to prevent almost all attacks.

As for the high blood pressure, a low-carb diet gets rid of it in 75-80 percent of cases.�

Cheers–

MRE�

By: Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:52:40 +0000

Dear Dr. Eades is there any need to be concerned with the effect on kidney function re protein consumption in seniors such as myself? I've heard there my be. Hi Jim-- This is a question I'm asked often. As long as you have normal kidney function you don't have to worry about protein consumption. You might want to take a look at this post from about a year ago where I go into more detail on this subject.� Cheers-- MRE

By: » Blog Archive » Michael Eades on Saturated Fats'

» Blog Archive » Michael Eades on Saturated Fats' — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:13:30 +0000

[...] Dr. Michael Eades recently had a great blog post on saturated fat. He summarizes the results from several papers presented at the recent American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) meeting. Eades summed up the results of these studies by saying: These results show what we’ve all known for a long time. As long as one keeps the carbs under control, it doesn’t seem to matter much how much saturated fat is consumed. It all gets dealt with by the body in harmless ways. I guess that’s how I eat all that steak and keep my lipids normal. [...]

By: Ophelia

Ophelia — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:35:31 +0000

Thank you, that is most informative. Thank you also to Brad for showing me the way here:)

My Pleasure.

MRE

By: Ophelia

Ophelia — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:06:06 +0000

Thank you:)

I have in fact just bought the book but haven’t had a chance to read it yet:)

I shall explore it thoroughly after Christmas when I have some time:)

Should I take meds to cope with the acid, or is it likely to calm down?

Hi Ophelia–

The acid should calm down, but it won’t hurt to take the meds for a few days until it does. Take a look at this post from last year and search for GERD on the site for more info.

Good luck–

MRE

By: Ophelia

Ophelia — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:49:58 +0000

I have recently begin a very low carb diet. I am eating only meat, eggs, cheese, fats, cream and some alcohol. Ocasionally I have awful acid and some fat seems to cure it. This morning I felt queasy and nearly didn’t eat my (2 egg) breakfast. I chopped up the eggs, added butter and felt fine.

I would appreciate knowing if I am doing anything wrong.

Hi Ophelia–

From your brief description it doesn’t appear that you’re doing anything wrong, but it’s hard to tell without more info.

If you follow the program as outlined in our book Protein Power, which is available in paperback in the UK, or any of our friend Charles Clark’s (a UK physician who treat patients with low-carb diets) books, you will be on the right track.

Best–

MRE

By: Elizabeth Knudsen

Elizabeth Knudsen — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:02:13 +0000

I’m struggling to get people believe in how dangerous Carbohydrates are, and how much better you feel on saturated fat. In Norway the Nutrition and Health advisers refuse to see the obvious truth about Carbohydrates making people sick and saturated fatty eating gives you energy, makes you slim and cure many from Diabetes. I’m a teacher, and for children it’s dangerous not to eat natural saturated fat that is so important for growing.

Hi Elizabeth–

I agree with you 100%.� I haven’t been to Norway in many years, but I have fond memories of the time I spent there long before the days of saturated fat paranoia.� I’m sorry to hear that your country is traveling down the same idiotic anti-saturated fat road that this one is.

Best–

MRE

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:04:26 +0000

Interesting stuff. What are your thoughts on the concept of glycemic load?

Hi Dave–

See today’s post.

Best–

MRE

By: Jim Carruthers

Jim Carruthers — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:34:32 +0000

Dear Dr Mike – So you went among the Philistines and yeah, they had morphed into lambs. Dr RCA must be LOL – Congrats – It must be very gratifying! – Jim C

Hi Jim–

It is most gratifying.� I knew it had to happen; I just didn’t know if it would happen in my lifetime.

Best–

MRE�

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