Presenter: Sally Fallon, MA

Original Date: February 13, 2016

Sally Fallon's presentation explores the need for fat-soluble nutrients to support optimal function of the brain and digestive system. Topics covered include the role of cholesterol in supporting neurological and digestive function, the need for saturated fat and arachidonic acid, found mostly in animal fats, and the roles of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K for the brain and gut, including mood regulation. Other nutrients of interest include choline and glycospingolipids. The presentation highlights food sources of these vital nutrients. The vitamins and other nutrients found uniquely in animal fats are critical for optimal function of the brain, and the second brain - the gut. Today’s low-fat, low-cholesterol diet have spawned an epidemic of digestive and neurological disorders. This lecture focuses on the specific roles of vitamins A, D and K, plus saturated fat, cholesterol and arachidonic acid in the health of the digestive and nervous systems.

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