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health-and-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Study Links High-Fat Diets to Immune Changes and Elevated COVID-19 Risk"

A study by the University of California - Riverside found that high-fat diets, particularly those rich in coconut oil and unmodified soybean oil, can increase the expression of ACE2 and other proteins that facilitate COVID-19 virus entry into cells. These diets not only affect fat metabolism and gut bacteria composition but also impair immune system genes, potentially increasing susceptibility to infectious diseases. The research, conducted on mice over a 24-week period, suggests that long-term consumption of high-fat diets may pose additional risks for COVID-19 beyond the already established risk factors of obesity and diabetes.

via IndiaTimes|

##covid19 #health-and-science

health-and-nutrition2 years ago•4 min saved

"Exploring the Health Implications of High-Fat Diets on Body and Microbiome"

A UC Riverside study has found that high-fat diets, including those with fats from plant sources like soybean and coconut oil, can lead to negative changes in gene expression related to obesity, colon cancer, immune system function, and brain health. The research, conducted on mice, showed that diets with at least 40% of calories from fat altered the microbiome and increased the expression of genes that could affect susceptibility to infectious diseases, including COVID-19. The study suggests that even plant-based high-fat diets can be detrimental and emphasizes the importance of moderation in dietary fat intake.

via UC Riverside|

##geneexpression #health-and-nutrition