RE: animal fats and EFA's (was: Re: Is pasteur ized milk really bad?)

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Ramit wrote:

> WHAT?!?!? Where is this coming from? I have never met a

> pregnant/post-delivery mother whose analytical abilities were reduced, nor

> have I seen any research saying anything of the sort. I resent a comment

> that implies that they have " special " needs and reduced mental

> capacity. Not to mention that you don't need to meet kids on their level,

> but bring them up to yours. Permanent baby speak is a great way to raise a

> very stupid child!

I can certainly understand your indignation. Even if the phenomena does

exist, I really have to wonder if it wouldn't be connected to the massive

depletion that occurs for women who are already nutritionally borderline

when their pregnancy/lactation drains them of EFAs, phospholipids, and the

gamut of other nutrients. Having said that, however, I should share that

one of my older sisters swore that she experienced exactly this phenomenon

after her first child. Forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating were her

biggest complaints. She does eat a standard american diet though...and she

doesn't eat eggs or milk either.

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>I really have to wonder if it wouldn't be connected to the massive

>depletion that occurs for women who are already nutritionally borderline

>when their pregnancy/lactation drains them of EFAs, phospholipids, and the

>gamut of other nutrients.

Wouldn't surprise me in the least. Women who've had babies also look aged,

burned out, fried, wrinkled, etc. -- all phenomena which wouldn't happen if

they'd been eating right before, during and after pregnancy.

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