In a study memorably titled around mice running faster on “high-grade oil,” animals fed a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids were able to sprint faster. The takeaway the show drew: the type of fat in the diet can influence physical performance, not just body weight.
Why it matters: it’s a small but vivid reminder that fat quality matters — a recurring theme across Dr. Dean’s nutrition content.
From Dr. Jason Dean’s show archive (December 2009), summarized in our own words. Original reporting via ScienceDaily (2009). Educational only — not medical advice, and not evaluated by the FDA.
