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⚠️ THE DANGER OF TRANS FATTY ACIDS (2/2)

Before we continue condemning trans fats entirely, let’s clarify something: not all trans fatty acids are created equal.

Some occur naturally and are far less toxic — found in the chloroplasts of certain plants or in the rumen of ruminants (cows, sheep, goats). These bacteria can even produce rare natural trans fats like trans-vaccenic acid and CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), which has shown beneficial effects in supporting lean body mass and reducing fat tissue.

However, the industrial trans fats created by food processing or careless cooking are another story altogether — and a toxic one.
Numerous studies have linked them to:
❤️ Cardiovascular diseases (heart attack, arteriosclerosis, inflammation)
💉 Type II diabetes (insulin resistance, high blood sugar)
🧠 Depression
🎗️ Cancers (colon, prostate, non-Hodgkin lymphoma)
⚖️ Gallstones and ovarian dysfunction

👉 In Denmark, where industrial trans fats were reduced from 6 g/day (1976) to 1 g/day (1996), deaths from coronary disease fell by 50%. Similar trends have been seen in Finland and Poland.

📊 Today, blood tests can measure your trans fat levels, helping practitioners identify patients who need to cut back.

🛑 Practical advice: avoid any product listing “partially hydrogenated vegetable oils or fats” — these are industrial poisons for your metabolism.

👨‍⚕️ Dr Georges MOUTON – FunMedDev
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🇬🇧✨ FunMedDev is now in London! ✨🇬🇧

Great news for our patients across the Channel:
FunMedDev has opened a new centre in London, dedicated to functional and preventive medicine.

Our mission remains the same:
🔬 to understand the root causes of imbalances,
🥦 to restore natural physiological functions,
💪 to guide each patient towards lasting health and well-being.

Consultations can be carried out in person in London or online by video.
Our team of doctors, trained by Dr Georges Mouton, is ready to welcome you.

📍 FunMedDev London
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🌱 THE GOOD INTESTINAL STRATEGIES 🌱

Chronic intestinal issues can be complex and frustrating to resolve. While identifying food allergies (IgE/IgG) and intolerances (lactose, fructose) may help, this path is often long, costly, and not always effective.

👉 But food choices are not the only solution. Other key allies include:
• Probiotics (good bacteria)
• Prebiotics (their preferred food)
• Digestive enzymes
• Digestive aids: hydrochloric acid, ox bile, fiber, and numerous plants that support digestion

📖 More information is available on my website www.gmouton.com (see the lecture Intestinal Ecosystem / 5 G.I. Ecology 4) and in my book Ecosystème Intestinal & Santé Optimale (especially the last three chapters).

⚡ The last chapter focuses on the intestinal mucosa: when inflamed, it increases permeability → leading to allergies, autoimmunity, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies. Remember: the intestinal ecosystem depends on a constant partnership between microflora, mucosa, and the immune system.

💡 If you have improved your microflora and mucosa without results, the missing link may be the immune system. When it fails to protect the intestines, pathogenic overgrowth can occur.

🔎 In such cases, therapeutic strategies include correcting deficiencies (Vitamin D, K, A, zinc, iron) and investigating thyroid or adrenal weaknesses, as both play critical roles in gut performance.

Of course, these glands affect multiple organs and functions. Symptoms vary widely between patients, and no one presents the “perfect picture”. That’s why clinical experience, careful investigation, and biological confirmation are essential.

✅ Exploring the immune system’s role often explains stubborn intestinal cases, making thyroid and adrenal evaluation crucial for sensitive patients.

👨‍⚕️ Dr Georges MOUTON – FunMedDev
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🥚 THE TRICKS FOR EGG TOLERANCE 🥚

Proteins are essential at every meal – especially breakfast – to stabilize blood sugar and avoid fatigue, sugar cravings, and abdominal fat. Among the five main protein-rich food groups (meat, fish, shellfish, dairy, and eggs), dairy and eggs are the most common at breakfast. These complete proteins also help slow down carbohydrate absorption.

⚠️ But what about egg allergies?
Eggs are, in fact, the third most common food allergy (after dairy and gluten-containing cereals).

👉 For severe egg allergies (IgG): strict avoidance is necessary.
👉 For mild allergies: there are interesting strategies:

• Rotate egg sources: try duck, quail, or even goose eggs instead of chicken.
• Vary protein families: just as we rotate fish, shellfish, or meats (game, turkey, rabbit, buffalo…), we should apply the same principle to eggs.
• Change preparation: cook the white but keep the yolk raw (soft-boiled or poached), as the white is often more allergenic. Testing yolk vs. white separately helps design a personalised strategy.

🌱 And let’s not forget nature’s wisdom: hens are not meant to lay eggs all year round. Respecting this natural cycle by taking breaks from egg consumption may actually reduce allergy risks.

📄 For more details, download the list “LIST EGG” here: www.gmouton.com/lists.html

👨‍⚕️ Dr Georges MOUTON – FunMedDev
📧 [email protected] | +32 4 221 52 12
📧 [email protected] | +33 1 87 65 00 75
📧 [email protected] | +352 2690 3183
📧 [email protected] | ‭+44 20 3807 7094‬
📧 [email protected] | ‭+34 919463245‬
📧 [email protected] | +41 91 6990105‬
🌐 www.funmeddev.com