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The Brain Needs Animal Fat - MD Ede [Article] (www.psychologytoday.com)
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Why humans can't thrive on plants alone.

When you think of animal fat, what comes to mind? Unsightly blobs of cellulite? Artery-clogging strips of gristle to be trimmed off your steak and tossed into the trash? Or a sophisticated substance that contains within it the secret to human intelligence?

  • Fat is not just for insulation and energy storage; it’s also for nutrient absorption, cell signaling, and other critical processes.
  • DHA is a fatty acid that humans can't function without, but the fewer animal foods a person eats, the lower their DHA levels tend to be.
  • The easiest way to obtain DHA is to include some fatty fish in one's diet.
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[–] jet@hackertalks.com 3 points 1 day ago

it has been estimated that as many as 80 percent of Americans have suboptimal blood levels of DHA.

DHA supplements extracted from algae are available. [Algae are neither plants nor animals . . . discuss!]

if most land animals are extremely low in DHA, does that mean everyone needs to eat seafood? Are wild land animal foods higher in DHA than standard land animal foods we find in the grocery store? How do adults choosing plant-based diets know whether they can rely on their ALA conversion pathway? Could eliminating processed foods and vegetable oils completely eliminate the apparent requirement for animal-sourced DHA (or algae oil supplementation)? Does eating a low-carbohydrate diet affect the conversion rate from ALA to DHA? Should you get tested for omega-3 deficiencies, and if so, how? Are there any disadvantages to obtaining DHA from supplements as opposed to obtaining them from animal foods?

She is such a good writer, now I want to know the answer to all these questions!