"The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are not warranted and should no longer be part of national dietary guidelines." Are you listening, policymakers? https://t.co/Uc2wcZt0pm
A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus.
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The discussions around the article frequently highlight the historical evolution of the diet-heart hypothesis and the potential biases in dietary recommendations. For instance, users often express skepticism towards traditional dietary guidelines, stating things such as 'this is based on outdated nutritional research' and questioning the integrity of institutions like the American Heart Association. The choice of words like 'nonsense' and 'wrong' indicates a confrontational tone, while phrases like 'game changer' illustrate the excitement some users feel regarding the article's revelations.
Many discussions reflect support for the article's viewpoint, particularly regarding the historical inaccuracies in recommendations about saturated fat.
The discussions show a high level of curiosity and relevance, with many users actively sharing links and prompting others to read the article.
Some users are engaging deeply with the content by challenging outdated beliefs and referencing additional studies or articles, yet not all posts reflect a thorough understanding.
A significant number of participants believe that the article could influence dietary guidelines and public health discussions moving forward.
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- The article outlines the history of the diet-heart hypothesis from the late 1950s to the present, highlighting concerns about conflicts of interest among major health organizations like the American Heart Association.
- It reveals irregularities in the scientific review processes for saturated fat guidelines in both the 2015 and 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, pointing to a lack of solid scientific backing for specific recommendations.
- The findings emphasize potential biases, including the influence of advocates for plant-based diets and experts financially linked to industries promoting polyunsaturated fats, raising questions about the integrity of future dietary guidelines.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyHilo sobre GRASAS SATURADAS (Parte III): Este artículo narra la evolución de la hipótesis dieta-corazón desde finales de la década de 1950 hasta la actualidad. Desvela datos nunca vistos anteriormente en la literatura científica: https://t.co/f3kVXQqAYG
@HengartnerMP @raphaels7 @BrookeSiem @markhoro @CEP_UK @Altostrata We have a fair bit of evidence that refutes your claim that meat is not a health food: https://t.co/liMZe1zfK2
3/ @bigfatsurprise, Teicholz N. (2023) ‘A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus’, Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity, 30(1), pp. 65–71. Available at: https://t.co/Yjzo0Dvtgs.
@EpicMetabolic Check out @bigfatsurprise’s book and this article. https://t.co/ndRkXWfXca
A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus https://t.co/HNAN6ldS2n
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@elonmusk @grok Dietary cholesterol and saturated fats do not cause coronary heart disease. High carb diets are the main culprit. The dietary fat hypothesis was based on junk science, conflicts of interest and deep groupthink in the medical community. https://t.co/jPJj0yueBN
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@mbolotnikova @BlueSkied There is no reason to avoid saturated fats, this is based on outdated nutritional research. https://t.co/WKYCzGgA0C
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A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking... : Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity https://t.co/t3vNO2D6Jt
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"Trust the science", they say. A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus www.eviemagazine.com/post/america...
A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking... : Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity https://t.co/4zCG86PKiQ
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'A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus' (Nina Teicholz) In: Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes and Obesity 30(1):p 65-71, February 2023. https://t.co/O5aavNwSjV
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@jmwhit72 1. Nonsense. Show me this research. 2. Nonsense too. https://t.co/1puPWbJCLD https://t.co/7LiwC4YHUh https://t.co/dK8kyRVkGw
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@MsAnnaBaxter @SilverSlicerWA @patriottakes A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus https://t.co/P97SJsiqfR
@WALTamath @bigfatsurprise @terrysimpson @MohammedAlo @DrSiyabMD Still no DOIs ! Nice evasion ! You are still WRONG ! https://t.co/k9HmnMLvhh
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A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus This article recounts the history of the diet-heart hypothesis from the late 1950s up to the current day, with revelations that have never before been published .... journals.lww.com/co-endocrino...
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@AnshulGains @656771us @theliverdr Along with your medical books read this also...you will realise how medical books have quacked you up...half knowkedge is dangerous. https://t.co/gyoUTLiESU.
@EpicMetabolic Check out @bigfatsurprise’s book and this article. https://t.co/ndRkXWfXca
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3/ @bigfatsurprise, Teicholz N. (2023) ‘A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus’, Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity, 30(1), pp. 65–71. Available at: https://t.co/Yjzo0Dvtgs.
@Jeff_in_3D everything has sounded weird at some point, saturated fats arent even as bad as people say theres a reason why KETO diets can be extremely healthy for some, its about lifestyle and how u train your body and its efficiency https://t.co/Tk78bYNVZ9
@anonstudentt @MEATritionCom Just read this. It’s the cliff notes for the excellent book she wrote. https://t.co/JLAPgLhg2l
RT @nartiles: A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus ... The role of authorities in launching…
A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus ... The role of authorities in launching the diet-hypothesis, conflict of interest for the American Heart Association, and irregularities in the scientific reviews https://t.co/o41e86JYjb
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@MamenMendi Busca en google "A SHORT HISTORY OF SATURATED FAT. THE MAKING AND UNMAKING OF SCIENTIFIC CONSENSIS.
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A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking... : Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity https://t.co/2ZzDJ53gda "saturated fats have no effect on cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular mortality or total mortality"
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https://t.co/SDKvnqo7Cf this is true https://t.co/QJDrh1ANpd
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@NancyatHeart Hey @NancyatHeart I was curious if the AHA has publically apologized for their industry connections with Proctor&Gamble to sell vegetable oils instead of animal fats? I just don't see much compassion or integrity, but a lot of resilience. https://t.co/u3GRN9Ooxj
Une brève histoire des #graissessaturées : la fabrication et la destruction d'un consensus scientifique. Nina Teicholz https://t.co/24JFuPogCZ
RT @mariaitapia: Hilo sobre GRASAS SATURADAS (Parte III): Este artículo narra la evolución de la hipótesis dieta-corazón desde finales de l…
RT @mariaitapia: Hilo sobre GRASAS SATURADAS (Parte III): Este artículo narra la evolución de la hipótesis dieta-corazón desde finales de l…
Hilo sobre GRASAS SATURADAS (Parte III): Este artículo narra la evolución de la hipótesis dieta-corazón desde finales de la década de 1950 hasta la actualidad. Desvela datos nunca vistos anteriormente en la literatura científica: https://t.co/f3kVXQqAYG
@MohammedAlo @RickTheV1 @carnivore_jt @twitevit I know the below is just an infamous non-expert denialist’s opinion piece, one who has been proven unscientific, but how do you respond to this sort if things: https://t.co/omogbLbv0I
@AlpacaAurelius You'll like this if you haven't already seen it: https://t.co/YSXQ3goztO
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A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus. https://t.co/9jquHSIVYr
@Skydive888 @StickmanBleedin https://t.co/liMZe1zfK2
RT @janellison: @HengartnerMP @raphaels7 @BrookeSiem @markhoro @CEP_UK @Altostrata We have a fair bit of evidence that refutes your claim t…
RT @janellison: @HengartnerMP @raphaels7 @BrookeSiem @markhoro @CEP_UK @Altostrata We have a fair bit of evidence that refutes your claim t…
@HengartnerMP @raphaels7 @BrookeSiem @markhoro @CEP_UK @Altostrata We have a fair bit of evidence that refutes your claim that meat is not a health food: https://t.co/liMZe1zfK2
@VandorTheSource @frigginvegan @nutrition_facts Always best to challenge the evidence for your "facts." This is unsettled science. Again: https://t.co/liMZe1zfK2
@frigginvegan @VandorTheSource @nutrition_facts I'm going to try things, then listen to my body. We don't "know" avoiding animal products is beneficial. https://t.co/liMZe1zfK2
@NutritionMadeS3 Lots of reason to disagree: https://t.co/7O0PgsKXPk https://t.co/XLgVlhKchG
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RT @FatGingerNerd: "The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are n…
RT @FatGingerNerd: "The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are n…
RT @FatGingerNerd: "The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are n…
RT @FatGingerNerd: "The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are n…
RT @FatGingerNerd: "The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are n…
RT @FatGingerNerd: "The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are n…
RT @FatGingerNerd: "The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are n…
"The global re-evaluation of saturated fats that has occurred over the past decade implies that caps on these fats are not warranted and should no longer be part of national dietary guidelines." Are you listening, policymakers? https://t.co/Uc2wcZt0pm
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