FDA to ban artery-clogging trans fats

[Cebu_4_2]

FDA to ban artery-clogging trans fats
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
Associated Press












WASHINGTON (AP) -- Heart-clogging trans fats have been slowly disappearing from grocery aisles and restaurant menus in the last decade. Now, the Food and Drug Administration is finishing the job.

The FDA plans to announce later Thursday that it will require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats, saying they are a threat to people's health. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths.
Hamburg said that while the amount of trans fats in the country's diet has declined dramatically in the last decade, they "remain an area of significant public health concern." The trans fats have long been criticized by nutritionists, and New York and other local governments have banned them.

The agency isn't yet setting a timeline for the phase-out, but will collect comments for two months before officials determine how long it will take. Different foods may have different timelines, depending how easy it is to substitute.

"We want to do it in a way that doesn't unduly disrupt markets," says Michael Taylor, FDA's deputy commissioner for foods. Still, he says, "industry has demonstrated that it is by and large feasible to do."

To phase them out, the FDA said it had made a preliminary determination that trans fats no longer fall in the agency's "generally recognized as safe" category, which is reserved for thousands of additives that manufacturers can add to foods without FDA review. Once trans fats are off the list, anyone who wants to use them would have to petition the agency for a regulation allowing it, and that would be unlikely to be approved.

Trans fat is widely considered the worst kind for your heart, even worse than saturated fat, which can also contribute to heart disease. Trans fats are used both in processed food and in restaurants, often to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor of foods. They are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to make it more solid, which is why they are often called partially hydrogenated oils.
Scientists say there are no health benefits to trans fats, and they can raise so-called "bad" cholesterols, increasing the risk of heart disease - the leading cause of death in the United States.

Many companies have already phased out trans fats, prompted by new nutrition labels introduced by FDA in 2006 that list trans fats and an increasing number of local laws that have banned them.

Though they have been removed from many items, the fats are still found in processed foods, including some microwave popcorns and frozen pizzas, refrigerated doughs and ready-to-use frostings. They are also sometimes used by restaurants that use the fats for frying. Many larger chains have phased them out, but smaller restaurants may still get trans fats from suppliers.

As a result of the local and federal efforts, consumers have slowly eaten fewer of the fats. According to the FDA, trans fat intake among American consumers declined from 4.6 grams per day in 2003 to around one gram per day in 2012.

FDA officials say they have been working on trans fat issues for around 15 years - the first goal was to label them - and have been collecting data to justify a possible phase out since just after President Barack Obama came into office in 2009.

The advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest first petitioned FDA to ban trans fats nine years ago. The group's director, Michael Jacobson, says the move is "one of the most important lifesaving actions the FDA could take."
He says the agency should try and move quickly as it determines a timeline.

"Six months or a year should be more than enough time, especially considering that companies have had a decade to figure out what to do," Jacobson said

[gunDriller]

so glad my government is looking out for me /sarc


where were these assholes on 9-11 ?

[Ares]

So does that mean the transfats that you produce via biologic function will also be illegal?

Trans fats aren't the issue, it's not enough greens, sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise and poor nutrition in general. High doses of Vitamin C and Lysine will clear arteries.

No one ask why arteries typically get clogged near the heart. The issue isn't trans fats, the artery cannot repair itself properly and uses cholesterol as a means of "plugging the hole" (cracks in the pipe so to speak) until it can get the nutrients it needs to perform a proper repair.

Linus Pauling said it best, think of the artery as a typical garden hose. If you left it front of a busy walk way where it got stepped on a few thousand times a day, don't you think cracks would form?

Clogged arteries are a symptom not a disease.

[mick silver]

time to buy more lard with my bitcoins

[Dogman]

time to buy more lard with my bitcoins Stock up, it is better for you than veg oils.

[madfranks]

Cholesterol is the body's defense mechanism to protect your arteries from chronic inflammation, mostly brought about by a grain and sugar filled, high-gluten diet. They have mistook cholesterol as the cause of heart disease, not the underlying cause of why the body puts it there.

[Shami-Amourae]

time to buy more lard with my bitcoins

Lard is saturated fat, not trans fat.

[mamboni]

Hydrogenated fats are poison and cause atherosclerosis in man and animals like no other substances. These should have been outlawed decades ago. If the FDA was really doing it's job, it would outlaw any chemical alteration of food that is not proven to be completely safe by disninterested parties. Cholesterol is not the problem vis-a-vis heart disease. The problems are too many calories, adulturated food loaded witn trans fat and high fructose corn serum, and general dietary lack of whole foods containing natural cholesterol-cracking emulsifiers, like whole eggs.

[mick silver]

and thats why we use lard to cook with
Lard is saturated fat, not trans fat.

[palani]

The body uses nutrition to build new cells. When it tries to do so with trans-fat the resulting cells won't operate the same electrically as a normal cell would. So say your liver tries to construct new cells out of trans-fats and as a result no longer produces bile. Without bile no fat can be broken down at all and there is noplace to go but downhill.

There is a substance called 'ox bile' that you have to take once you get away from trans-fats. Soaking the skin over the liver with castor oil on a towel, with a plastic sheet and a heating pad on top for hours on end helps infuse good oil into the liver. After you start this regime it is said to take several months before the liver starts operating again.

[mick silver]

oh oh an real butter also

[Hatha Sunahara]

I was surprised to find that LARD--the kind you buy in 1 pound bricks at the supermarket is HYDROGENATED. Needless to say, I stopped buying it, and started saving the fat that comes from bacon in the frying pan.

I wonder if and when the FDA will ever ban HFCS. I think the only reason we have it is because Earl Butz went on a campaign in the 1970s to stop paying farmers not to grow food. We now have an agriculture that grows as much food as it can, far more than we can consume, so they use specialized strains of corn to make HFCS--and farmers are subsidized for growing it. There is a movie that describes this calle King Corn. Banning HFCS would deprive some big agribiz companies of big revenues, so there is likely to be a big fight about banning it.

Hatha

[Cebu_4_2]

I was surprised to find that LARD--the kind you buy in 1 pound bricks at the supermarket is HYDROGENATED. Needless to say, I stopped buying it, and started saving the fat that comes from bacon in the frying pan.

Hatha

Bacon fat is not that good, contains nitrates and nitrites as preservatives.

[Dogman]

I was surprised to find that LARD--the kind you buy in 1 pound bricks at the supermarket is HYDROGENATED. Needless to say, I stopped buying it,
Hatha

I have tried to find more on this , and yes it is hydrogenated but at a very low level , something like 0.02% and personally I can live with that level. Coconut oil or something like that is probably best, but I like my lard when cooking and other uses, like baking and such. I know my cast iron just loves it.

[mick silver]

a big cast iron pot will fix that . hog fat = lard

[Shami-Amourae]

For those of you who want to learn about the dangers of polyunsaturated (liquid) fats and the need for saturated fats:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKdYUCUca8

[Dogman]

a big cast iron pot will fix that . hog fat = lard Yep

And beef fat = Tallow

Both are good to cook with, and again cast iron love it.

[Shami-Amourae]

I was surprised to find that LARD--the kind you buy in 1 pound bricks at the supermarket is HYDROGENATED. Needless to say, I stopped buying it, and started saving the fat that comes from bacon in the frying pan.

I wonder if and when the FDA will ever ban HFCS. I think the only reason we have it is because Earl Butz went on a campaign in the 1970s to stop paying farmers not to grow food. We now have an agriculture that grows as much food as it can, far more than we can consume, so they use specialized strains of corn to make HFCS--and farmers are subsidized for growing it. There is a movie that describes this calle King Corn. Banning HFCS would deprive some big agribiz companies of big revenues, so there is likely to be a big fight about banning it.

Hatha

They don't need to ban HFCS, they just need to stop subsidizing the corn industry. If they stopped doing that HFCS would become uneconomical to make.

[Shami-Amourae]

Yep

And beef fat = Tallow

Both are good to cook with, and again cast iron love it.

I use it in my cast irons, but I also like to fry in my wok. Woks are absolutely amazing for frying. You need a lot less fat/oil since of the round shape.

[Dogman]

I use it in my cast irons, but I also like to fry in my wok. Woks are absolutely amazing for frying. You need a lot less fat/oil since of the round shape. Agree, have a couple, one the ring/base gotten lost and I need to make/find one. Been a while that stir frying has been done at this house, and this thread is making me hungry.

[mamboni]

For those of you who want to learn about the dangers of polyunsaturated (liquid) fats and the need for saturated fats:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKdYUCUca8

Thanks for posting this - it is excellent. Not only is the presenter brilliant, she is rather beautiful She has a perfect Victorian profile, just gorgeous.

I'm embarressed to say that I learn more general medical knowledge from links posted here than in my medical journals these days.

[mamboni]

Cholesterol is the body's defense mechanism to protect your arteries from chronic inflammation, mostly brought about by a grain and sugar filled, high-gluten diet. They have mistook cholesterol as the cause of heart disease, not the underlying cause of why the body puts it there.

This is a brilliant intuitive insight! I never looked at cholesterol quite like this. But yes, cholesterol as repair molecule rather than cause conforms with the facts and data. I was convinced that cholesterol was not the bad guy by the writings of Adele Davis way back in the 1970s. But cholesterol as a marker of repair is a brilliant observation.

[madfranks]

This is a brilliant intuitive insight! I never looked at cholesterol quite like this. But yes, cholesterol as repair molecule rather than cause conforms with the facts and data. I was convinced that cholesterol was not the bad guy by the writings of Adele Davis way back in the 1970s. But cholesterol as a marker of repair is a brilliant observation.

Thanks doc, but I can't take credit for the insight - I learned it by reading The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson.

[Cebu_4_2]

update?

US makes first step toward banning trans fats

Published time: November 07, 2013 19:44 Get short URL (http://rt.com/usa/trans-fat-ban-first-step-388/)

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The Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that it would require the food industry to phase out the use of artificial trans fats in its products.

The FDA said it has made a preliminary determination that the primary source of trans fat – partially hydrogenated oils – is no longer “generally recognized as safe,” and that it plans to ban their use in the market. Some trans fat is naturally generated in meat and dairy products, and the ban will only apply to trans fat added to foods.

According to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, the decision could potentially prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths.
Over the last decade, American consumption of trans fat has declined significantly. In 2006, the average citizen was consuming 4.6 grams of trans fat a day, while the number decreased to roughly one gram a day in 2012. Still, Hamburg said they “remain an area of significant public health concern,” according to NBC News.

Many companies began eliminating the use of trans fat when the FDA required them to list the ingredient on nutritional labels in 2006, but it can still be found in common products like frozen pizza, microwave popcorn, margarine, coffee creamer, and various desserts.
“The artery is still half clogged,” Dr. Thomas Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said to the New York Times. “This is about preventing people from being exposed to a harmful chemical that most of the time they didn’t even know was there.”

“It’s quite important,” he added, referring to the FDA’s new proposal. “It’s going to save a huge amount in health care costs and will mean fewer heart attacks.”

Numerous studies have shown that there is virtually no health benefit to consuming trans fat. It lowers the level of “good” cholesterol and raises levels of “bad” cholesterol, clogging the arteries and increasing the risk of heart attacks.
The FDA did not lay out a timetable for the ban. It will open its proposal to public comment for 60 days while it formulates a schedule that gives food manufacturers enough time to cooperate with the new rule.

"We want to do it in a way that doesn't unduly disrupt markets," Michael Taylor, the FDA's deputy commissioner for foods, said to the Associated Press. At the same time, he said the food "industry has demonstrated that it is by and large feasible to do."
Public health groups have welcomed the FDA’s proposal, which the agency has been collecting data for since 2009.
Should the FDA move forward with its plan, the United States will join other nations such as Denmark, Iceland, and Switzerland, in banning the ingredient.

Still, there are numerous other ingredients that have been outlawed in various countries while still being sold in the U.S. An, article by BuzzFeed over the summer noted that brominated vegetable oil, which has been linked to birth defects and organ damage, continues to be used in sports drinks and the popular soda Mountain Dew. It’s been banned in more than 100 countries.

Meanwhile, synthetic hormones rGBH and rBST, linked to cancer and infertility, continue to be given to cows and show up in dairy products that aren’t labeled otherwise. They’ve been banned in Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the European Union.
Earlier this month, the FDA banned three out of the four brands of arsenic-laced animal feed that was being given to chickens, turkeys, and pigs. The decision came four years after the Center for Food Safety called on the FDA to remove the feed, but one brand remains on the market.

[Serpo]

my favourite oil too cook with...............


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This tropical trooper comes with a host of health benefits. Here's 10 reasons to pick up some coconut oil today.
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From beating sugar cravings to aiding weight loss, there are more benefits of coconut oil than most of us may realise.
1 All fats are not created equal Coconut oil contains short term medium-chain saturated fatty acids (MCFAs), which is a "healthy" form saturated fat compared to trans fat. Trans fatty acid consumption is linked with heart problems, depression (http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health+healing/news+features/do+trans+fats+cause+depressionr,11179) and increased cholesterol levels. What does consuming MCFA fats in coconut oil mean for your body? Our body metabolises these fats in the liver, immediately coverting this into energy (fuel for the brain and muscle function) rather than it being stored as fat.

2 Controls weight One 2009 study looked at the weight loss link between women's consumption of coconut oil and found that it reduces abdominal obesity. Researchers discovered coconut oil is easy to digest and also protects the body from insulin resistance. To try coconut oil for weight loss start by adding one teaspoon to your diet and gradually work your way up to four teaspoons per day.

3 Eases digestion If you suffer from poor digestion or tummy bloating try adding coconut oil to your diet. Coconut oil has been found to benefit digestive disorders including irritable bowel syndrome and microbial related tummy bugs. Fatty acids in coconut oil contain anti microbial properties, which have a soothing affect on bacteria, candida, or parasites that cause poor digestion.

4 Manage type 2 diabetes A recent study by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research found that coconut oil protects against insulin resistance, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes (http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/fact+sheets/blood/diabetes,8945). MCFA fats are small enough to be absorbed into the cells where they're quickly converted to energy. It is this process that not only reduces the amount of fat we pack into storage, but improves insulin sensitivity.

5 Supports immunity Coconut oil is made up of healthy fats lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid which contain antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral prosperities to boost the immune system. Lauric acid contains the highest concentration of MCFA fatty acids, approximately 75 per cent. The body turn this fat into monolaurin which is claimed to help heal viruses such as herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, helicobacter pylori and candida.

6 Boost metabolism A study reported in the Journal of Nutrition found that coconut oil boosts metabolism. Researchers found that participants who consumed two tablespoons of coconut oil per day burned more kilojoules than those who consumed less. A speedy metabolism helps boost the body's immune system and keep weight off.

7 Slows fine lines Coconut is not just for your cooking – it's a wonderfully hydrating treat for skin too. It keeps the skin's connective tissues strong, which prevents sagging and wrinkles. Apply coconut oil directly to your skin to soften the appearance of fine lines or use it daily on your face and body for a healthy glow. Be sure you use virgin coconut oil with no additives.

8 Cooks in high temperatures Because coconut oil is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid, it gives it a higher smoking temperature than most polyunsaturated or monounsaturated oils. If you're preparing recipes that require high temperatures you should consider coconut oil for this type of cooking. Unlike olive oil which will oxidise at high temperatures, creating free radicals.

9 Stops sugar cravings Instead of reaching for the lollie jar for an afternoon sweet hit, try eating a teaspoon of virgin coconut oil to beat sugar cravings. This is because good quality fat is more satiating than carbs, so if you cut down on sugar you will feel less 'ravenous'. Most of us do not realize but constant hunger is a major clue that your body is not being fed correctly. With the proper amounts of fats and protein, you can fuel your energy reserves properly, and come off the sugar roller coaster that many of us are on.

10 Coconut oil is simple to cook with Try this recipe for a nutritious high protein, gluten and dairy free coconut treat.

1 teaspoon of Niugini Organics Coconut Oil (available from health food stores)
1 cup of almonds or walnuts
1 cup of organic dates
3-4 tablespoons of raw cocoa powder
Shredded coconut (check it contains no preservatives)
Place all ingredients in a food processor. Roll into small bite size balls and roll into shredded coconut. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.

Michele Chevalley Hedge is an accredited nutritionist, author and presenter. Visit her website www.ahealthyview.com.au (http://www.ahealthyview.com.au)



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[Hatha Sunahara]

Humanity managed to survive its entire history up until the 1920s or so when people started bubbling hydrogen through hot oils. For many thousands of years people have been eating the natural, unproessed fats that were available, and there is no record of massive adverse health conditions from eating these fats. Then all of a sudden processed foods show up, and we see an epidemic of 'chronic metabolic diseases' show up and people start dying in large numbers from heart attacks, cancer, strokes, diabetes, and suffer greatly from arthritis and other conditions. These health issues have been with us for about 100 years now, and it has become obvious that they are the by products (contraindications) of commercial imperatives to maximize profits of those processing our food. Hydrogenation of fats, for example is done to create 'substitutes' for natural products--such as margarine for butter. It also lengthens the shelf life of the oils that are hydrogenated. Once I read about someone who left a tub of margarine in their back yard , and a year later it tasted as fresh as the day they bought it. The stuff will not deteriorate. Longer shelf life means bigger profits for the producers. No effort has been spared by the food processors to maximize profits. Soybean producers deliberately killed the market for imported coconut and palm oil by claiming that these oils caused heart disease, so since the 1960s we've had hydrogenated soybean oil margarine. There is no shortage of stories like this. The government cares more for the profits of the food processors than for hour health. Now that nobody will buy trans-fats, the government can safely ban them without adversely affecting the profits of the food processors. They're not doing it because they are concerned with the health of the general public. The government would rather see us all as unhealthy as we can make ourselves because it is good for the profits of everybody associated with the 'health care industry'. I have learned that whatever they tell you, it is best to be knowledgeable about everything that affects your health, because ultimately we only have ourselves to rely on to stay healthy.


Hatha