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Fats on low A diet: anecdotes & experiences
Quote from Guest on December 14, 2018, 6:59 am
Also interesting to note, since the low A switch her eczema has changed from atopic dermatitis to primarily dyshidrotic eczema. She still has seborrheic dermatitis on her scalp. Although, that has reduced some as well.
I'm curious about olive oil. I've read people saying that it contains VA, but all of the articles I've read says there is none. Can someone share a reference that shows VA is indeed in olive oil?
Trista
Also interesting to note, since the low A switch her eczema has changed from atopic dermatitis to primarily dyshidrotic eczema. She still has seborrheic dermatitis on her scalp. Although, that has reduced some as well.
I'm curious about olive oil. I've read people saying that it contains VA, but all of the articles I've read says there is none. Can someone share a reference that shows VA is indeed in olive oil?
Trista
Wow, I didn't know about the different types of eczema. My son has one weird pimple on one hand since yesterday, it looks like it could be dyshidrotic eczema. He also has atopic and seborrheic dermatitis. I think butter might be causing constipation for me. I have yet to remove it and am still pondering the fat question.
Olive oil, besides vitamin A, can also have other carotenoids. I think lighter colored or refined olive oil might be better.
Wow, I didn't know about the different types of eczema. My son has one weird pimple on one hand since yesterday, it looks like it could be dyshidrotic eczema. He also has atopic and seborrheic dermatitis. I think butter might be causing constipation for me. I have yet to remove it and am still pondering the fat question.
Olive oil, besides vitamin A, can also have other carotenoids. I think lighter colored or refined olive oil might be better.
Quote from Guest on December 14, 2018, 8:27 am
I wonder then if the dyshidrotic eczema is a symptom of progressed detox or just exaggerated sensitivity to the VA in butter? Curious. Maybe some others will be able to chime in about their eczema progress during detox.
Thank you. I forgot to search olive oil along with "carotenoids." Finding low A fats looks like it will be problematic.
Trista
I wonder then if the dyshidrotic eczema is a symptom of progressed detox or just exaggerated sensitivity to the VA in butter? Curious. Maybe some others will be able to chime in about their eczema progress during detox.
Thank you. I forgot to search olive oil along with "carotenoids." Finding low A fats looks like it will be problematic.
Trista
Quote from Guest on December 14, 2018, 9:08 am
there is so much oil that's sold as olive oil that isn't even olive oil, olive oil is one of the scammiest industries on the planet
there is so much oil that's sold as olive oil that isn't even olive oil, olive oil is one of the scammiest industries on the planet
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Quote from Guest on December 14, 2018, 12:59 pm
Here's a tidbit from Dr. G's website indicating stearic acid increases retinoid/retinoic acid receptor activity. https://nutritionrestored.com/blog-forum/topic/stearic-acid-aka-stearate/
As examples of dietary sources of stearic acid, this website lists these as specifically high sources of stearic acid:
Beef
Butter
Cocoa butter
Lard
Mutton
Well, I guess that explains why some people find these fats more less tolerable with varying degrees of severity of overall toxicity, age/liver size, etc.
Here's a tidbit from Dr. G's website indicating stearic acid increases retinoid/retinoic acid receptor activity. https://nutritionrestored.com/blog-forum/topic/stearic-acid-aka-stearate/
As examples of dietary sources of stearic acid, this website lists these as specifically high sources of stearic acid:
Beef
Butter
Cocoa butter
Lard
Mutton
Well, I guess that explains why some people find these fats more less tolerable with varying degrees of severity of overall toxicity, age/liver size, etc.
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Orion on December 15, 2018, 5:30 am
I have been using mainly coconut oil, and seems to agree with me.
I have been using mainly coconut oil, and seems to agree with me.
I have done a little experiment with lard shortening this week. I did a batch of cookies which contained a lot of it.
In the last few days, I have had a constant sore throat and dried mucus upon wake up.
My toddler has red flushed cheeks and seems to have a few more eczema spots. I am switching to Crisco and see if it can be safely used. It is more affordable than Coconut oil, that's why I would prefer it.
I have done a little experiment with lard shortening this week. I did a batch of cookies which contained a lot of it.
In the last few days, I have had a constant sore throat and dried mucus upon wake up.
My toddler has red flushed cheeks and seems to have a few more eczema spots. I am switching to Crisco and see if it can be safely used. It is more affordable than Coconut oil, that's why I would prefer it.
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Bella on December 28, 2018, 8:16 pm
I used spectrum shortening for some homemade pie crust and it seemed fine. It's made with palm fruit oil but it's basically white so I can't imagine there's any A or carotene in it. Crisco might actually be a better choice though and I'm sure it's more affordable. I rarely use shortening and I had to go to the specialty store for some Gluten Free items and Spectrum brand was the only option they had available. Please report back on the Crisco somuch4food- if you don't mind. Thanks
I used spectrum shortening for some homemade pie crust and it seemed fine. It's made with palm fruit oil but it's basically white so I can't imagine there's any A or carotene in it. Crisco might actually be a better choice though and I'm sure it's more affordable. I rarely use shortening and I had to go to the specialty store for some Gluten Free items and Spectrum brand was the only option they had available. Please report back on the Crisco somuch4food- if you don't mind. Thanks
Quote from Guest on January 11, 2019, 8:43 am
I found a goat butter that shows zero vitamin a. I will get the brand name next time I go to the store. What do you guys think ?
I found a goat butter that shows zero vitamin a. I will get the brand name next time I go to the store. What do you guys think ?
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Carbon on March 2, 2019, 3:44 pm
Hi,
I'm doing pretty well on Coconut oil, Butter & Olive oil. But I get painful joints when I take too much pufa's. Therefore I avoid sunflower oil, peanut butter, margarine, potato chips, mayonnaise etc.
I have also tried "healthy" omega bio oils; expensive mixture of omega 3, omega 6 & omega 9 oils. They claim that such mixture balances the high omega 6 content in food and works anti-inflammatory. My joints tell something different. For me Pufa = inflammation = pain. As butter contains vitamin A I'm now also cutting my butter intake; but note i haven't experienced negative impact from using it in small amounts. I do notice negative impact of too much cheese (especially dry skin). Might be related to the high vitamin A or the high casein content. When I take vit. A supplements I also get more dry skin. I also experienced that "oil-pulling" with coconut oil has a beneficial effect on my joints & inflammation. The oil-pulling technique is supposed to remove toxins from the body. Maybe it helps to get rid of some vit. A as well.
Hi,
I'm doing pretty well on Coconut oil, Butter & Olive oil. But I get painful joints when I take too much pufa's. Therefore I avoid sunflower oil, peanut butter, margarine, potato chips, mayonnaise etc.
I have also tried "healthy" omega bio oils; expensive mixture of omega 3, omega 6 & omega 9 oils. They claim that such mixture balances the high omega 6 content in food and works anti-inflammatory. My joints tell something different. For me Pufa = inflammation = pain. As butter contains vitamin A I'm now also cutting my butter intake; but note i haven't experienced negative impact from using it in small amounts. I do notice negative impact of too much cheese (especially dry skin). Might be related to the high vitamin A or the high casein content. When I take vit. A supplements I also get more dry skin. I also experienced that "oil-pulling" with coconut oil has a beneficial effect on my joints & inflammation. The oil-pulling technique is supposed to remove toxins from the body. Maybe it helps to get rid of some vit. A as well.
