For decades, dietary fats were perceived as the primary etiopathogenetic factor behind numerous chronic conditions, including metabolic disorders such as obesity and respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma. However, contemporary scientific research increasingly demonstrates that their role is far more nuanced, and the blanket demonization of all fat types represents an oversimplification. Nonetheless, in specific clinical scenarios—such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, or certain forms of cardiovascular disease—a deliberate and controlled reduction in the intake of this nutrient may constitute a critical component of adjunctive therapy and secondary prevention strategies.
What type of fat should you limit in your diet?
Fats are undoubtedly an important nutrient macronutrient. Our subcutaneous fat protects our tissues from excessive heat loss, but also protects vital organs. They are a precursor to certain hormones, build up the immune system (mainly a type called eicosanoids) and inhibit the absorption of certain vitamins (A, D, E, K). Our subcortex protects the tissue from extreme heat loss.
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