Found this in an email from Brad Pilon (of Eat Stop Eat). What do we think?
In research, a super reproducible way to increase a person’s endotoxin levels is to make them drink 3/4 of a cup of heavy cream.
Drink some cream that’s high in saturated fat and 1 hour later all the markers of endotoxin damage skyrocket.
In fact, ANY MEAL that is high in saturated fat can create this type of endotoxin impact.
Endotoxins come from your gut bacteria and are associated with inflammation, arthritis, atherogenesis, insulin resistance, weight gain and even depression. You want to do what you can to protect yourself from endotoxins entering your body.
So should you avoid saturated fats like the devil? Are all those Paleo people wrong?
No.
You just have to make sure you have some fruit or fruit juice - This simple step will help prevent the rise in endotoxins, and the damage that they cause.
If you’re having bacon and eggs, have some orange slices.
Having Creme Brule? Have some Blueberries too.