What causes atherosclerosis?
I have read that Masai, Eskimos and Mongols living on their traditional high fat very low carb diets all get strong atherosclerosis.
Dr Rosedale, what is the caue of atherosclerosis?
Cardiologists like Caldwell Esselstyn say that fats cause atherosclerosis. In his lectures he shows that a low fat plant based diet reverses atherosclerosis and he seems to have a lot of evidence.
I always thought that a combination of carbs and fats causes problems like atherosclerosis. But the diets of Mongols and Masais are very low in carbs.
Is it really safe to eat as much pasteurized butter on a Rosedale diet as I want?
Kind regards
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Support Staff 1 Posted by Fiona on 28 Oct, 2012 06:26 AM
Yes, as long as you are not eating non fiber carbs.
2 Posted by Michael on 30 Oct, 2012 05:22 PM
Thank you!
And what is the cause of atherosclerosis?
Support Staff 3 Posted by Ken on 28 Jan, 2013 12:31 PM
• Pages: 40, 50, 61, 68-69, 71-72, 148-149, 185 — in Dr. Rosedale's book is worth reading.
• This info may be helpful: Causes of atherosclerosis
Although the atherosclerotic process is not fully understood, atherosclerosis is initiated by inflammatory processes in the vessel wall in response to retained low-density lipoprotein (LDL) molecules. Once inside the vessel wall, LDL molecules become susceptible to oxidation by free radicals, and become toxic to the cells. The damage caused by the oxidized LDL molecules triggers a cascade of immune responses which over time can produce an atheroma. The LDL molecule is globular shaped with a hollow core to carry cholesterol throughout the body.
The body's immune system responds to the damage to the artery wall caused by oxidized LDL by sending specialized white blood cells (macrophages and T-lymphocytes) to absorb the oxidized-LDL forming specialized foam cells. These white blood cells are not able to process the oxidized-LDL, and ultimately grow then rupture, depositing a greater amount of oxidized cholesterol into the artery wall. This triggers more white blood cells, continuing the cycle.
Eventually, the artery becomes inflamed. The cholesterol plaque causes the muscle cells to enlarge and form a hard cover over the affected area. This hard cover is what causes a narrowing of the artery, reduces the blood flow and increases blood pressure.
• Something to ponder on; Atherosclerosis may start when certain factors damage the inner layers of the arteries
Ken