Today I would like to talk about the dangers of trans fatty acids lurking in our daily lives.
Knowing this or not will make a huge difference to your quality of life when you get older in the future, so don't be afraid (lol) and read to the end!
Well then, let's get started!
What are trans fatty acids?
Trans fatty acids, found in large quantities in sweets and fast food, can cause health problems and even shut down the functioning of cells in the body.
Even though we know they are unhealthy, it is said that as many as 90% of foods in modern society contain trans fatty acids, so we may be consuming them without realizing it, and it may be difficult to avoid them 100%.
Here, we will explain how trans fatty acids can erode our minds and bodies, which cannot be resolved by simply warning us to avoid them, using children and the elderly as examples.
The effects of trans fats on the body
Trans fatty acids are oils that humans naturally need, but which have been altered into a very unnatural structure and are completely unnecessary for the body.
However, today, it is estimated that approximately 90% of foods contain trans fats.
Is this food good? Is it bad? In this day and age when it is becoming increasingly difficult to determine the answer, let's take a fresh look at the true horror of bad oils.
Because trans fatty acids are unnatural, it takes a long time for the body to break down and metabolize them.
Not only does it take time, but the artificial ingredients are not easily broken down, so they remain in the body for approximately 240 days, depleting the body of large amounts of minerals and vitamins .
Even meat and fish, which are said to take a long time to digest, are completely digested and absorbed within 8 to 12 hours.
This shows how much unnecessary energy is required for the breakdown and metabolism of trans fatty acids.
Moreover, despite the fact that it puts such a strain on the body, it has no nutritional value and therefore does not provide any beneficial function to the body when eaten.
Rather, it has a negative effect that causes aging and cancer, weakens the function of cells, and makes it easier for harmful substances to enter from outside.
Problems with modern edible oils
Did you know that natural oil is sensitive to light and even fluorescent lights can cause it to deteriorate?
It is said that decent oil can only be preserved if it is refrigerated and kept in a dark, cool place.
However, most of the oils we see in supermarkets are packed in plastic containers and are exposed to a lot of fluorescent light in the store, right? Some oils are exposed to light 24 hours a day, every day.
Despite this, it remains the same color forever and does not oxidize. How many people in the general public realize that this is strange?
I'm ashamed to say that before I didn't even notice that this was strange.
The reason this situation exists is because it is produced in a different way than edible oils of the past.
How on earth is it made?
Most edible oils from major manufacturers are produced using a method called "solvent extraction," which involves adding chemical solvents.
This method includes processes such as bleaching the oil at high temperatures to prevent it from discoloring when the product is completed, and leaving it at a high temperature of 240 degrees for long periods of time to remove any odors that may have gone stale. However, this is the process that produces the most trans fatty acids.
Furthermore, all of the important nutrients and flavors contained in the oil have been extracted, so the oil on supermarket shelves is essentially "dead oil."
Common foods that contain trans fatty acids
"I don't want to put trans fats in my mouth because they are so bad for my body and harmful to my health!"
Even if you think that way, the world around us is filled with more trans fatty acids than you might think.
So, let's take a look at some familiar examples of what products it is used in.
- Many fried foods sold in the city
- Crispy convenience store cookies
- Sweet bread sold at convenience stores
The effects of trans fats on the brain
Shockingly, trans fats are also known to have a negative effect on the brain.
In fact, oil and the brain are very closely connected, because 60% of the brain is made up of oil (lipids).
The brain is an organ that is just like a mass of fat. So if you eat low-quality oil, your brain will be made up of that low-quality oil.
It causes some kind of brain damage.
"Trans fats destroy enzymes necessary for brain function.
It is a major factor in causing Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)."
This was also revealed in a report from the University of Oxford in the UK.
For example, if your child or parents eat only foods that contain large amounts of trans fats, such as sweets and fried foods from convenience stores, the brain will be supplied with only low-quality oils and will not receive enough of the nutrients it truly needs.
As a result, the following symptoms appear:
- Children who lose their temper easily and older people who get angry easily
- Dementia affects 1 in 10 people over the age of 65!
summary
Learning these facts, I wondered, "What on earth are we eating for?"
Is it okay to eat just to take in calories and feel full? If so, it may be time to reconsider the fundamentals of your diet.
First of all, why not try to increase the amount of oil we eat that keeps us alive, something that the human body, especially our brain, craves?
And the most important thing is that even if you ingest trans fatty acids, you should then use your body's natural functions to detoxify them.
Feces account for 75% of toxin excretion.
That is, trans fatty acids,
If you realize that you have ingested toxic food, your first priority should be to improve your intestinal environment and make an effort to expel harmful substances from your body.
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