Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol December 2004 PMID 15284064

Brief episode of STZ-induced hyperglycemia produces cardiac abnormalities in rats fed a diet rich in n-6 PUFA.

Sanjoy Ghosh, Dake Qi, Ding An, Thomas Pulinilkunnil, Ashraf Abrahani, Kuo-Hsing Kuo, Richard B Wambolt, Michael Allard, Sheila M Innis, Brian Rodrigues

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The group shows moderate agreement and interest, with discussions involving detailed mechanisms, such as the role of linoleic acid in mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid peroxidation, exemplified by comments referencing related studies and calls for further research. The tone ranges from analytical to cautious, emphasizing the potential health impacts of dietary n-6 PUFAs.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's importance, with users referencing related mechanisms like mitochondrial function and linoleic acid's effects, showing general support.

InterestModerate interest

Participants display moderate interest, discussing specific biochemical processes and implications for diet and heart health, indicating curiosity but not overwhelming enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reference detailed studies, mechanisms, and requests for further replication or clarification, reflecting meaningful engagement and critical thinking.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests awareness of potential health impacts, highlighting concerns about n-6 PUFA intake's role in cardiac health and metabolic diseases, indicating perceived significance.

Abstract in brief

  • A brief episode of hyperglycemia induced by STZ in rats fed a diet rich in n6 PUFAs can lead to cardiac abnormalities, including increased necrosis despite decreased apoptosis, possibly due to changes in fatty acids, glutathione levels, and mitochondrial function.
  • The study suggests that while n6 PUFAs may decrease cell death through reduced caspase3 activity, they may also promote harmful outcomes like necrosis and metabolic impairments, which could worsen heart function in diabetic conditions.
  • Excess intake of n6 PUFAs might contribute to obesity and insulin resistance, potentially accelerating heart problems in diabetic patients despite their initial protective role against cell apoptosis in early stages.]

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Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

@tnseyfried Have you checked the role of excess linoleic acid (omega6) causing mitochondria's cardiolipin disfunction as Tucker Goodrich informed you ? [Brief episode of STZ-induced hyperglycemia produces cardiac abnormalities in rats fed a diet rich in n-6 PUFA] https://t.co/Qu6i0HTlqH

Sep 18, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,536 followers View post →
Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

@davidludwigmd wouldn't be the major issue the always hidden excess linoleic acid? This one probably covers all: https://t.co/gzDMMszfNq (credits to @TuckerGoodrich )

Dec 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,536 followers View post →
AKA_Sadrien
@AKA_Sadrien · X

@ChrisMasterjohn @KetoCarnivore @MigraineBook @drjamesdinic @DesignedNature @fire_bottle @MVaregg @gerdosi @RanoCeros @DaveKeto https://t.co/uc38abndfZ 'Brief episode of STZ-induced hyperglycemia produces cardiac abnormalities in rats fed a diet rich in n-6 PUFA' Graph of lipid peroxidation dramatically decreased glutathione, caused mitochondrial dysfunction.

Nov 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 792 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@EAllen0417 2. Diets high in n-6 PUFA are known to mess up rodents pretty bad. One good example is this, done on rats. https://t.co/UTNToKr2dd

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 like · 501 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@gerdosi @TuckerGoodrich What I'd really like is a replication of Ghosh et al 2004 with macronutrients being actually matched, so it doesn't compare low-fat vs high-fat, but rather properly low-LA vs high-LA. https://t.co/d8grZKmeZ3

Mar 3, 2021 · 1 like · 501 followers View post →
Anthonys Burner
@AntHoney4443 · X

@SwipeWright https://t.co/znxQhesxT8 https://t.co/AyMw6cJeWG https://t.co/GxXNmsSI8L https://t.co/OWhimcUOUy https://t.co/FzNfKgHNO9 https://t.co/JShaKK4w4O https://t.co/w9ZKnscBeT https://t.co/LlgM2kLsvR https://t.co/LCedGaoblE https://t.co/m1xQ6WjDKB

Nov 18, 2024 · 1 like · 33 followers View post →

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Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

@tnseyfried Have you checked the role of excess linoleic acid (omega6) causing mitochondria's cardiolipin disfunction as Tucker Goodrich informed you ? [Brief episode of STZ-induced hyperglycemia produces cardiac abnormalities in rats fed a diet rich in n-6 PUFA] https://t.co/Qu6i0HTlqH

Sep 18, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,536 followers View post →
Anthonys Burner
@AntHoney4443 · X

@SwipeWright https://t.co/znxQhesxT8 https://t.co/AyMw6cJeWG https://t.co/GxXNmsSI8L https://t.co/OWhimcUOUy https://t.co/FzNfKgHNO9 https://t.co/JShaKK4w4O https://t.co/w9ZKnscBeT https://t.co/LlgM2kLsvR https://t.co/LCedGaoblE https://t.co/m1xQ6WjDKB

Nov 18, 2024 · 1 like · 33 followers View post →
Scott Anderson
@oxLA_alldisease · X

@aCarnivoreDiet https://t.co/bMbfLl4AB5 counter point.

Jan 29, 2024 · 181 followers View post →
Ethan Blake
@EthanBlake_LTL · X

@KCKlatt @CaulfieldTim @shwinyo @MorningBrew @DBelardoMD He goes into more detail here, with a different study: https://t.co/n3puYNXole https://t.co/0ntZELxHQ8

Oct 10, 2022 · 329 followers View post →
Jenjen123
@Jenjen12310 · X

Brief episode of STZ-induced hyperglycemia produces cardiac abnormalities in rats fed a diet rich in n-6 PUFA | American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology https://t.co/Sph8ECCXXY

Dec 30, 2021 · 15 followers View post →
Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

@davidludwigmd wouldn't be the major issue the always hidden excess linoleic acid? This one probably covers all: https://t.co/gzDMMszfNq (credits to @TuckerGoodrich )

Dec 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,536 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@EAllen0417 2. Diets high in n-6 PUFA are known to mess up rodents pretty bad. One good example is this, done on rats. https://t.co/UTNToKr2dd

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 like · 501 followers View post →
Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

@moreyraortho Here it is https://t.co/gzDMMszfNq

Jul 14, 2021 · 1,536 followers View post →
Martin Sip
@martinsipx · X

RT @martinsipx: @Tom_Babington1 @The_Nutrivore @bobnally @Milesdominic @kevinnbass My bias - or belief if you like - comes from studies lik…

Jun 15, 2021 · 1 share · 1,100 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

@gerdosi @TuckerGoodrich What I'd really like is a replication of Ghosh et al 2004 with macronutrients being actually matched, so it doesn't compare low-fat vs high-fat, but rather properly low-LA vs high-LA. https://t.co/d8grZKmeZ3

Mar 3, 2021 · 1 like · 501 followers View post →
AKA_Sadrien
@AKA_Sadrien · X

@ChrisMasterjohn @KetoCarnivore @MigraineBook @drjamesdinic @DesignedNature @fire_bottle @MVaregg @gerdosi @RanoCeros @DaveKeto https://t.co/uc38abndfZ 'Brief episode of STZ-induced hyperglycemia produces cardiac abnormalities in rats fed a diet rich in n-6 PUFA' Graph of lipid peroxidation dramatically decreased glutathione, caused mitochondrial dysfunction.

Nov 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 792 followers View post →