How Saturated Fatty Acids 'Anger' The Immune System (And How To Stop Them)

Friday, November 6, 2009 - 00:28 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have new evidence to explain how saturated fatty acids, which soar in those who are obese, can lead the immune system to respond in ways that add up to chronic, low-grade inflammation. The new results could lead to treatments designed to curb that inflammatory state, and the insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes that come with it.

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