New Research on Glyphosate – Health Effects in Humans and Pollinators

Glyphosate Update

Glyphosate, the toxic herbicide found in Roundup, is in the news again. And the news isn’t good.

Today’s article will dive into some new research about how pervasive glyphosate is, how it’s showing up in urine samples across the country, and how it is contributing to declining levels of essential pollinators.

Keep reading to learn more about:

What is glyphosate?
How glyphosate affects human health
New CDC data looking at glyphosate levels in urine
How glyphosate affects bee populations
Possible good news about glyphosate (although it’s not enough)
Action steps you can take to limit your exposure

Glyphosate Review

Glyphosate (N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine) was first introduced in the 1970s as a broad-spectrum herbicide that deactivates certain enzymes in plants, so they die. It is used as a weed killer by individuals and municipalities.

If you see someone spraying chemicals on sidewalk cracks or in rocky landscaping, it’s probably a Roundup product containing glyphosate.

Glyphosate is also the most used herbicide in the agricultural industry.

Its use goes together with genetically modified (GMO) crops that were introduced in the 1990s. In these crops, including corn, soybeans, canola, and cotton, the seeds have been genetically altered to resist glyphosate.

That way, farmers can spray an entire field with Roundup, killing all the weeds but leaving the crop behind.

In practice, it doesn’t work quite as advertised.

The levels of Roundup needed on crops continue to rise as plants become resistant to its effects.

Learn more about glyphosate and its history of use in our previous article on glyphosate and carcinogens.

Glyphosate And Health

As glyphosate in the environment and the food supply continue to increase, we continue to learn more about how it affects human health.

Glyphosate is strongly linked to cancer.

As it breaks down in the environment, it is toxic to microorganisms, plants, insects, animals, and humans. In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.”

Widespread glyphosate use may be driving bacteria to become glyphosate-resistant, which could change the human microbiome and the microbiomes of other organisms (see bees below).

This might lead to antibiotic resistance and new pathogens.

Humans are exposed to glyphosate:

In the air, as the chemical as it’s being sprayed and carried by the wind, we breathe it in
In the soil, we may step on sprayed areas and carry the chemical into our home via our shoes
In the water, glyphosate enters the water supply and we drink it
In the food we eat

Even if we aren’t using glyphosate ourselves or live in an area where glyphosate is banned, we may be exposed through the diet.

Processed foods, including those that contain wheat, oats, corn, soy, canola, and beans, often contain high levels of glyphosate.

Levels will be higher in non-organic foods where glyphosate is used directly on crops.

These foods aren’t required to be tested or labeled for contamination.

Many of the high glyphosate food products are marketed toward children, who are more susceptible to the effects of toxins.

In 2018, tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group detected glyphosate in 100% of products tested, including popular kids’ foods like oatmeal, breakfast cereal, granola, and snack bars.

Glyphosate Detected In Urine – New Data From The CDC

A recent 2022 study published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found glyphosate in the urine of over 80% of Americans over the age of 6.

When looking at children specifically, the number jumps to 87%.

The study analyzed 2310 urine samples from 2013-2014 as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data.

While research has documented glyphosate in urine for years correlated with cancer and other health concerns, this is the first data coming from the CDC.

The data highlights the risks that we all face, especially children, where glyphosate in food is the main route of exposure.

Glyphosate And Bees

One of the significant concerns with pesticides and herbicides is how they affect essential populations of pollinators that we rely on for all the food we eat.

The biodiversity of insects is already decreasing, threatening our ecosystems and food supply.

One important pollinator is bumblebee colonies.

These colonies maintain high temperatures through thermogenesis for their brood’s health. (A brood includes the bee eggs, larvae, and pupae).

The maintenance of temperature is essential for reproduction and hives producing healthy bees. Glyphosate kills plants which lowers resources that bees have access to.

A new study in 2022 looked at the stress placed on colonies due to glyphosate.

When colonies are stressed in this way, it leads to lower brood temperatures, and slower developing bees or bees that don’t develop at all. In essence, glyphosate endangers the reproductive capacity of bees.

In possibly related bee news, researchers have sequenced the genome of wild carpenter bees. These bees are solitary bees that burrow into wood to lay eggs compared to social bees like honeybees and bumblebees that live and reproduce in hives.

Researchers have discovered that the local environment shapes carpenter bees’ gut microbiome.

Microbiomes predictably differ between populations. For example, healthy populations contain Lactobacillus species that support immunity, nutrient uptake, and genetic expression.

In cities, or where these bees may have more stress (and possibly be exposed to more toxins), the microbiome shifts, or there is no Lactobacillus at all.

Good News About Glyphosate?

In July of 2021, Bayer, the company that bought Roundup from Monsanto, released its intent to reformulate Roundup to no longer contain the active ingredient glyphosate. It plans to phase out glyphosate in products available for residential use by 2023.

Bayer maintains that the reason behind this phase-out doesn’t have anything to do with health concerns; however, Bayer has faced more than 125,000 lawsuits from individuals claiming that glyphosate was a factor in their cancer.

So far the company has settled 75% of cases and paid out over $10 billion, but still faces more cases and likely more settlement fees.

While this initially seems like good news, more must be done.

Glyphosate is still used in the agricultural sector in record high amounts. It’s showing up in the food we eat and in our bodies.

In addition, we don’t know what chemicals will replace glyphosate for residential use and other ingredients in the Roundup formula are toxic.

As we’ve seen companies tout BPA-free while replacing BPA with equally harmful chemicals, we must be cautious of corporate greenwashing.

The herbicide industry has a history of shady practices.

They claim the safety of glyphosate to influence the government and consumers, while selling more every year.

Siding with industry, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) still maintains that glyphosate poses no risk to humans or the environment.

However, this is being challenged in court given the overwhelming and mounting evidence about the harms of glyphosate.

What Can We Do?

In our previous article on glyphosate, we outlined important steps to take to reduce the glyphosate exposures you can control.

One of the most important steps is being aware and mindful of the food you and your kids eat. Choose whole, unprocessed organic food.

Switching from conventional to organic food rapidly decreases the amount of glyphosate in the body.

Filtering your drinking and cooking water helps too.

Beyond food, consider working with a Functional Medicine doctor to optimize your detoxification pathways and microbiome.

Here are a few more lifestyle tips to lower personal exposure given new research and emerging data:

Pull weeds by hand. It’s great to be outside, move your body, and create a beautiful landscape around your home. If you prefer to use a spray, try something natural like a mixture of vinegar, salt, and dish soap as a natural and safe herbicide. Remember that even when glyphosate is removed from Roundup, chemical herbicides are still toxic.

Plant flowers. Take the stress off bees and other pollinators by providing them with much-needed chemical-free habitat. Planting flowers on your porch or a small garden plot with pollinator-friendly blooms is a helpful place to start.

Take your shoes off at home. Create a family habit of removing shoes inside and ask your guests to do the same. This easy habit prevents tracking glyphosate and other toxins inside. Children are particularly susceptible to toxins as they spend more time playing on the floor.

Get involved. Advocate for banning glyphosate for all uses, including agricultural use to keep this toxin out of the environment and our food supply. Vote for leaders with a strong environmental ethic that side with health instead of industry profit.

Glyphosate has made a lot of money for Monsanto (Bayer), but it’s becoming clear just how high the costs are.

Declining bee populations, rising levels of toxins in food, and more people developing cancer should be evidence enough to ban glyphosate for good.

In the meantime, protect yourself by controlling the exposures that you can.

If you are interested in learning more about Glyphosate, watch my video below…

Why Glyphosate Is Dangerous: Interview with Daniele Mandrioli MD

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Oct 7

When it comes to toxic mold it’s not JUST your environment that you need to get away from–you must discard of the contaminated possessions in the moldy home or office.Mold persists on personal items in dust and as a toxin. Dust is made up of dormant spores and spore fragments. Toxins are chemicals made by the mold, known as mycotoxins, which are reactive and considered a "poison."And unfortunately, killing mold doesn't solve all the issues. The fragments and toxins left behind can cause continuous issues in very sensitive individuals.
Nearly all experts on mold remediation agree that upholstered furniture and electronic items that recirculate air need to be disposed of. And mold can stick to a variety of other items, some difficult to clean which will also inhibit recovery. While there are no studies that discuss transfer of mold particles, many individuals affected by mold toxicity have reported recurrence of symptoms when exposed to personal belongings. I’ve seen it quite often in my practice over the years.
Listening and helping patients on this journey, some felt getting rid of possessions was liberating, for others it was quite emotional to depart with sentimental items, even traumatic. There is also a financial burden to remediate a moldy house, move out, AND replace many expensive possessions.On top of all this, the symptoms of mold related illness, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, body aches, and more are often exacerbated because of the added stress, making the issues of losing some possessions even harder.The good news, and what I remind people of, is that health is the most important thing, and you can get better. 🥰 I encourage you to find a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable and trained in dealing with toxic mold illness.Here are a few possessions that fare the worst in a moldy environment...upholstery – furniture, drapery, bedding, beds, headboards, clothing, artwork, paper items, and as mentioned, electronic items that recirculate air.For free mold resources visit my linker.ee.Dr. Ann ❤️#mold #toxicmold #moldillness #moldsickness #moldremediation #blackmold #moldy #rootcause

When it comes to toxic mold it’s not JUST your environment that you need to get away from–you must discard of the contaminated possessions in the moldy home or office.

Mold persists on personal items in dust and as a toxin. Dust is made up of dormant spores and spore fragments. Toxins are chemicals made by the mold, known as mycotoxins, which are reactive and considered a "poison."

And unfortunately, killing mold doesn`t solve all the issues. The fragments and toxins left behind can cause continuous issues in very sensitive individuals.

Nearly all experts on mold remediation agree that upholstered furniture and electronic items that recirculate air need to be disposed of. And mold can stick to a variety of other items, some difficult to clean which will also inhibit recovery. While there are no studies that discuss transfer of mold particles, many individuals affected by mold toxicity have reported recurrence of symptoms when exposed to personal belongings. I’ve seen it quite often in my practice over the years.

Listening and helping patients on this journey, some felt getting rid of possessions was liberating, for others it was quite emotional to depart with sentimental items, even traumatic. There is also a financial burden to remediate a moldy house, move out, AND replace many expensive possessions.

On top of all this, the symptoms of mold related illness, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, body aches, and more are often exacerbated because of the added stress, making the issues of losing some possessions even harder.

The good news, and what I remind people of, is that health is the most important thing, and you can get better. 🥰 I encourage you to find a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable and trained in dealing with toxic mold illness.

Here are a few possessions that fare the worst in a moldy environment...upholstery – furniture, drapery, bedding, beds, headboards, clothing, artwork, paper items, and as mentioned, electronic items that recirculate air.

For free mold resources visit my linker.ee.

Dr. Ann ❤️

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Oct 6

Does exercise keep you young? Yes, and there is significant research to support this.We all want to live longer, healthier lives free from chronic disease.But did you know that although lifespans are now longer, the average American spends the last 17 years of their lives in poor health?In a study of men and women in their 70s, those who were lifelong exercisers had higher aerobic capacities, better metabolic health and were biologically around 30 years younger than their chronological age, when compared to their non-exercising peers.Based on this study, and others like it, we also know that exercise throughout the lifespan increases bone density, protects against dementia and other diseases, and delays the shortening of telomeres. And we know that longer telomeres are associated with health and longevity, while shorter lengths are associated with aging, premature aging, and disease.And athletes typically have longer telomeres than non-athletes of the same age, suggesting that exercise is an antidote to aging. However, most of the people in this study weren’t athletes or competitive in their exercise, they simply engaged in regular physical activity.I don’t think any of us want to spend our final days in poor health.If you aren’t exercising, hopefully this inspires you – it’s start never too late to get started. 🤩I enjoy hiking, skiing, yoga, and Pilates. What’s your favorite way to exercise?Dr. Ann ❤️#aginggracefully #exercise #healthylifestyle #stayyoung #holistichealth #overallhealth #healthyliving #healthyme #healthyover50 #healthyover60 #telomeres #telomeresupport #livewell #youngatheart #walkingforhealth #workoutmotivation #running

Does exercise keep you young? Yes, and there is significant research to support this.

We all want to live longer, healthier lives free from chronic disease.

But did you know that although lifespans are now longer, the average American spends the last 17 years of their lives in poor health?

In a study of men and women in their 70s, those who were lifelong exercisers had higher aerobic capacities, better metabolic health and were biologically around 30 years younger than their chronological age, when compared to their non-exercising peers.

Based on this study, and others like it, we also know that exercise throughout the lifespan increases bone density, protects against dementia and other diseases, and delays the shortening of telomeres. And we know that longer telomeres are associated with health and longevity, while shorter lengths are associated with aging, premature aging, and disease.

And athletes typically have longer telomeres than non-athletes of the same age, suggesting that exercise is an antidote to aging. However, most of the people in this study weren’t athletes or competitive in their exercise, they simply engaged in regular physical activity.

I don’t think any of us want to spend our final days in poor health.

If you aren’t exercising, hopefully this inspires you – it’s start never too late to get started. 🤩

I enjoy hiking, skiing, yoga, and Pilates. What’s your favorite way to exercise?

Dr. Ann ❤️

#aginggracefully #exercise #healthylifestyle #stayyoung #holistichealth #overallhealth #healthyliving #healthyme #healthyover50 #healthyover60 #telomeres #telomeresupport #livewell #youngatheart #walkingforhealth #workoutmotivation #running ...

Oct 3

Have you tried a low-carb paleo diet and experienced unwanted symptoms like poor sleep, gut distress, or metabolism issues?Research shows that a Paleo style of eating supports a balanced weight, metabolic health and is anti-inflammatory.But some paleo eaters focus so much on eating proteins that they end up over-restricting carbohydrates.They may think carbohydrates will cause them to gain weight...but whole carbohydrate foods are incredibly important for the health of the microbiome, hormonal function, reproduction and even metabolic health.Natural carbohydrate plant foods, such as fruits and starchy vegetables, provide immense benefits from the phytonutrients in these foods. They may even help improve insulin sensitivity in many cases.It is true that by reducing carbohydrates, you can also reduce your blood sugar (and the symptoms that go along with elevated blood sugar), and in some cases, this is warranted and very helpful, but in other cases, as time goes on, a low carbohydrate diet may have some downsides.Some people start experiencing unwanted symptoms like poor sleep, decreased metabolism, reduced thyroid hormone (cold hands and feet), cortisol and adrenal health, fertility issues and digestive symptoms.If you are on a low carb diet and want to learn how more about how it could be impacting your health, read my new blog: Low Carb Paleo, Low Carb Diet Risks and Insulin Resistance - link in bio.Dr. Ann#lowcarb #paleo #rootcausemedicine #foodasmedicine #leakygut #integrativemedicine #lowcarb #chronicfatigue #healyourself #lowcarbdiet #healthycarbs #eattolive #chronicillness #diet #insulinresistance #insulinresistancediet #toxinfree #toxinfreeliving #toxinsout #wholefood #eatclean

Have you tried a low-carb paleo diet and experienced unwanted symptoms like poor sleep, gut distress, or metabolism issues?

Research shows that a Paleo style of eating supports a balanced weight, metabolic health and is anti-inflammatory.

But some paleo eaters focus so much on eating proteins that they end up over-restricting carbohydrates.

They may think carbohydrates will cause them to gain weight...but whole carbohydrate foods are incredibly important for the health of the microbiome, hormonal function, reproduction and even metabolic health.

Natural carbohydrate plant foods, such as fruits and starchy vegetables, provide immense benefits from the phytonutrients in these foods. They may even help improve insulin sensitivity in many cases.

It is true that by reducing carbohydrates, you can also reduce your blood sugar (and the symptoms that go along with elevated blood sugar), and in some cases, this is warranted and very helpful, but in other cases, as time goes on, a low carbohydrate diet may have some downsides.

Some people start experiencing unwanted symptoms like poor sleep, decreased metabolism, reduced thyroid hormone (cold hands and feet), cortisol and adrenal health, fertility issues and digestive symptoms.

If you are on a low carb diet and want to learn how more about how it could be impacting your health, read my new blog: Low Carb Paleo, Low Carb Diet Risks and Insulin Resistance - link in bio.

Dr. Ann

#lowcarb #paleo #rootcausemedicine #foodasmedicine #leakygut #integrativemedicine #lowcarb #chronicfatigue #healyourself #lowcarbdiet #healthycarbs #eattolive #chronicillness #diet #insulinresistance #insulinresistancediet #toxinfree #toxinfreeliving #toxinsout #wholefood #eatclean ...

Sep 29

Thinking about friends and the residents of Florida and the Carolinas and hoping for the best for anyone touched by the devastating hurricane Ian.It’s a stressful time for anyone living there or for anyone who has loved ones in these areas.Stress and anxiety are definitely on the rise in general in our society.As a fun(tional medicine doctor, I always look for the most natural treatments to support the body and the mind to find balance and healing.Glycine is one of the tools in my fu(tional medicine tool box that can help. It's one of my favorite amino acid supplements for its calming and relaxing benefits.When we are unable to manage stress, it can lead to much greater health issues down the road including chronic diseases or even cancer.The mechanism through which glycine relieves stress is its action as a neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord where it plays a critical role in neurotransmission.And its very well studied. In fact studies show that elevating glycine concentrations in the brain can be an effective approach for treatment of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and addiction.More recently, research indicates that increasing levels of glycine may also provide neuroprotection, assist in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, and alleviate symptoms associated with pain, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy.I also like glycine because it is used by the body to make glutathione, the body’s chief antioxidant and a critical component of detoxification processes in the liver.Patients also seem to notice benefits right away, and they don't have the side effects that they have when they try medication.If you would like to learn more click the link in my bio to watch video on the Benefits of Glycine.Dr. Ann ❤️#toxins #detox #glycine #anxiety #naturopathicmedicine #holistichealth #detoxify #selfcare #healing #mentalhealth #stressrelief #naturalhealing #naturalrelief #anxity #aminoacids #naturalhealthcare #mentalwellness #toxicburden #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #naturalsupplements #naturalsupport #naturalsupplementsthatwork

Thinking about friends and the residents of Florida and the Carolinas and hoping for the best for anyone touched by the devastating hurricane Ian.

It’s a stressful time for anyone living there or for anyone who has loved ones in these areas.

Stress and anxiety are definitely on the rise in general in our society.

As a fun(tional medicine doctor, I always look for the most natural treatments to support the body and the mind to find balance and healing.

Glycine is one of the tools in my fu(tional medicine tool box that can help. It`s one of my favorite amino acid supplements for its calming and relaxing benefits.

When we are unable to manage stress, it can lead to much greater health issues down the road including chronic diseases or even cancer.

The mechanism through which glycine relieves stress is its action as a neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord where it plays a critical role in neurotransmission.

And its very well studied. In fact studies show that elevating glycine concentrations in the brain can be an effective approach for treatment of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and addiction.

More recently, research indicates that increasing levels of glycine may also provide neuroprotection, assist in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, and alleviate symptoms associated with pain, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy.

I also like glycine because it is used by the body to make glutathione, the body’s chief antioxidant and a critical component of detoxification processes in the liver.

Patients also seem to notice benefits right away, and they don`t have the side effects that they have when they try medication.

If you would like to learn more click the link in my bio to watch video on the Benefits of Glycine.

Dr. Ann ❤️

#toxins #detox #glycine #anxiety #naturopathicmedicine #holistichealth #detoxify #selfcare #healing #mentalhealth #stressrelief #naturalhealing #naturalrelief #anxity #aminoacids #naturalhealthcare #mentalwellness #toxicburden #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #naturalsupplements #naturalsupport #naturalsupplementsthatwork ...

Sep 26

Telomeres are structures that help protect the DNA within each chromosome. Think of them as the plastic caps on the ends of your shoelaces that prevent the fabric from unraveling.Telomeres are long when we are born and play an important role in DNA replication that allows us to grow and develop.Telomeres get shorter with each DNA replication and, therefore, shorter as we age.When telomeres get too short, they can no longer create the protective cap for the DNA.While there isn’t an anti-aging magic pill that turns back the hands of time, telomeres may be an important biomarker of premature aging that reflects how our environment and lifestyle promotes, or slows, the aging process.Shorter telomere lengths are associated with:
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Chronic pain
• Poor Stress response
• HypertensionLonger telomeres are associated with health and longevity.What can you do to help preserve telomeres?Research indicates that telomere lengths are largely influenced by the same lifestyle factors that correlate with chronic disease.See the carousel above for tips on how to help preserve and lengthen telomers.Or for a deeper dive, read my latest 2 blogs on telomeres - see articles in my linktr.ee.Dr. Ann#telomeres #agingbackwards #aginggracefully #epigenetics #healthylifestyle #heathlylife #antiaging #toxinfreeliving #toxinfree #chronicillness #integrativemedicine #foodasmedicine #eattolive #livelonger #agewell #naturopathicmedicine #healing #livewellbewell #meditationforhealth #eatclean #healthylife #telomeresupport #telomere

Telomeres are structures that help protect the DNA within each chromosome. Think of them as the plastic caps on the ends of your shoelaces that prevent the fabric from unraveling.

Telomeres are long when we are born and play an important role in DNA replication that allows us to grow and develop.

Telomeres get shorter with each DNA replication and, therefore, shorter as we age.

When telomeres get too short, they can no longer create the protective cap for the DNA.

While there isn’t an anti-aging magic pill that turns back the hands of time, telomeres may be an important biomarker of premature aging that reflects how our environment and lifestyle promotes, or slows, the aging process.

Shorter telomere lengths are associated with:
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Chronic pain
• Poor Stress response
• Hypertension

Longer telomeres are associated with health and longevity.

What can you do to help preserve telomeres?

Research indicates that telomere lengths are largely influenced by the same lifestyle factors that correlate with chronic disease.

See the carousel above for tips on how to help preserve and lengthen telomers.

Or for a deeper dive, read my latest 2 blogs on telomeres - see articles in my linktr.ee.

Dr. Ann

#telomeres #agingbackwards #aginggracefully #epigenetics #healthylifestyle #heathlylife #antiaging #toxinfreeliving #toxinfree #chronicillness #integrativemedicine #foodasmedicine #eattolive #livelonger #agewell #naturopathicmedicine #healing #livewellbewell #meditationforhealth #eatclean #healthylife #telomeresupport #telomere ...

Sep 22

Why it’s so important to eat the right kinds of fats.We need a balance between the unsaturated fats and the saturated fats for cell integrity and communication.Both omega-6 fats and omega-3 fats are PUFAs or polyunsaturated fats. Omega-6 fats are used to make communication messengers, that can send more inflammatory signals. Poultry, meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils are sources of Omega-6 fats.Omega-3 fats are also used in communication and send more anti-inflammatory signals. Fish, other seafood, seeds, and fish oils are sources of Omega-3 fats. Too much omega-6 may cause a more inflammatory state in the body and consequently predispose to or exacerbate many inflammatory diseases.A normal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is somewhere between 4:1 or 2:1, however, since the rapid increase of industrial foods, like high omega-6 vegetable oils, this ratio has increased to 16:1 or even higher in many people. Excessive consumption of high omega 6 PUFAs causes oxidative stress and damages cell membranes which can lead to mitochondria and DNA damage, diabetes, and heart disease.You may see nutrition recommendations that suggest avoiding the high omega-6 vegetable oils such as corn, soy and safflower oils, but also and other PUFA sources in the diet. Proponents claim that wildly reducing PUFAs will improve diabetes and blood sugar balance, risk for heart disease and even boost thyroid health, leading to improved metabolic health. But is this true, or even necessary?With personalized medicine we look at each individual and make health recommendations that consider food allergies, sensitivities and other factors. But generally, when it comes to PUFAs, I recommend consuming natural food sources, like fish oils, fish, nuts, and seeds – so that we get PUFAs the way nature intended, and we avoid the unnatural processed industrial oils like GMO industrial oils (corn, soy, canola, etc.).To learn more read my blog What is Polyunsaturated Fat – PUFA Foods and Personalized Medicine - link in bio.Dr. Ann ❤️#goodfats #healthylifestyle #toxinsout #eatclean #integrativemedicine #chronicillness #toxicfood #naturopathicmedicine #foodasmedicine #heal

Why it’s so important to eat the right kinds of fats.

We need a balance between the unsaturated fats and the saturated fats for cell integrity and communication.

Both omega-6 fats and omega-3 fats are PUFAs or polyunsaturated fats. Omega-6 fats are used to make communication messengers, that can send more inflammatory signals. Poultry, meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils are sources of Omega-6 fats.

Omega-3 fats are also used in communication and send more anti-inflammatory signals. Fish, other seafood, seeds, and fish oils are sources of Omega-3 fats. Too much omega-6 may cause a more inflammatory state in the body and consequently predispose to or exacerbate many inflammatory diseases.

A normal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is somewhere between 4:1 or 2:1, however, since the rapid increase of industrial foods, like high omega-6 vegetable oils, this ratio has increased to 16:1 or even higher in many people. Excessive consumption of high omega 6 PUFAs causes oxidative stress and damages cell membranes which can lead to mitochondria and DNA damage, diabetes, and heart disease.

You may see nutrition recommendations that suggest avoiding the high omega-6 vegetable oils such as corn, soy and safflower oils, but also and other PUFA sources in the diet. Proponents claim that wildly reducing PUFAs will improve diabetes and blood sugar balance, risk for heart disease and even boost thyroid health, leading to improved metabolic health. But is this true, or even necessary?

With personalized medicine we look at each individual and make health recommendations that consider food allergies, sensitivities and other factors. But generally, when it comes to PUFAs, I recommend consuming natural food sources, like fish oils, fish, nuts, and seeds – so that we get PUFAs the way nature intended, and we avoid the unnatural processed industrial oils like GMO industrial oils (corn, soy, canola, etc.).

To learn more read my blog What is Polyunsaturated Fat – PUFA Foods and Personalized Medicine - link in bio.

Dr. Ann ❤️

#goodfats #healthylifestyle #toxinsout #eatclean #integrativemedicine #chronicillness #toxicfood #naturopathicmedicine #foodasmedicine #heal ...

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