Ghee
Extremely high in oxidized cholesterol (tenfold increase from preparation); may explain high heart disease rates in India
Also known as: Clarified Butter
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Ghee, based on research from longevity science.
- Oxidized Cholesterol
Boiling preparation multiplies oxidized cholesterol levels tenfold
Source: How Not to Age
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Milk fat contains conjugated linoleic acid, butyric acid and vitamins which have anticarcinogenic properties
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Butyrate
Milk fat in ghee contains butyric acid
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Ghee may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- High cholesterol
Higher consumption of ghee was presumed to cause heart ailments however paradoxically ghee was found to show hypocholesteremic effects
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity