The #1 Fat That's Silently Destroying Your Metabolism - AI Podcast - Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

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Linoleic acid (LA), a fat found in vegetable oils, accumulates in your tissues and disrupts mitochondrial function, which drains your energy and slows your metabolism
This fat becomes toxic when oxidized, producing harmful byproducts that damage DNA, enzymes, and the machinery your cells need to generate energy
Excess LA damages your gut by interfering with colon cell metabolism, harming beneficial microbes, and promoting inflammation linked to insulin resistance and obesity
LA's half-life in body fat is about two years, meaning the damage builds up slowly and requires long-term dietary changes to reverse
Cutting out vegetable oils, eating gut-repairing whole foods, and switching to stable fats like grass fed butter and tallow are key steps to restoring your metabolic health