Saturated Fats are a type of dietary fat, which means a fat naturally occurring in foods that we consume. It is a hotly contested topic whether these fats are good or not. We are here to put these arguments to rest. Saturated fats are good, very very good and here’s why:
- Saturated Fats Do Not Increase Cholesterol.
75% of cholesterol in our body is naturally occurring, with these fats causing low to no increase in the serum or blood cholesterol. - 60% of Your Brain is made up of Saturated Fats
Sounds weird right? The main control centre of your body is built majorly of Saturated Fats showcasing how important they are to your body. - Saturated Fats are a Hormone Base
These kinds of fats help form the base of steroidal hormones such as Cortisol, Estrogen, Testosterone, Progesterone. Without these hormones, your body would not be functioning. - Saturated Fats are a Vitamin Base
Vitamin D, we get from the sun, right? Partially correct, we do get a good dose of Vitamin D from the sun, but without Saturated Fats, we wouldn’t really be able to synthesize and utilize it. Fat soluble vitamins like Vitamin A, D, E, K need fat to be absorbed in the body. - Saturated Fats help in Cell Membrane Formation
Cells form everything in your body, from your blood to your organs. Our dear friend, Saturated Fats, even helps in the formation of their membranes which is the protective layer of our cell and governs what will go in or out of the cell, without which we die. - Saturated Fats is needed by the Bones
Our bones are made of calcium. Calcium metabolism requires fatty acids. These fatty acids are, you guessed it, made of Saturated Fats!
These are just a few examples of how important Saturated Fats are to your body. These fats have many more useful functions, so removing them from your diet is a complete no. So do not fear them as they are essential to your survival and well being.
