Saturated Fats for the Kidney’s Health
One of the body’s most important organs is the kidney. Properly functioning kidneys are essential for maintaining proper blood volume and composition; for filtering and excreting or saving various chemical metabolites; and for helping to maintain proper blood pressure. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is known to result from improperly functioning kidneys. Research carried out during the last few years indicates that both saturated fat and cholesterol play important roles in maintaining kidney function, as do the omega-3 fatty acids.
Categories: Kidney Disease Tags: alpha-linolenic acid, cholesterol, coconut oil, DHA, EPA, fish oil-type omega-3 fatty acids, flax oil-type omega-3 fatty acid, Hypertension, immune dysfunction, kidney's health, myristic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 oils, palmitic acid, polyunsaturated fatty acids, saturated fats, stearic acid, trans fatty acids