Fat, which is commonly defined as oil, have both good and bad affect on our overall health. No matter what type of diet plan we follow, we do intake some amount of fat with our diet. Fat, overall, is good for our health as it is a type of nutrient that helps body drives energy. At the time of any physical activity, our body uses calories from fat to keep the body moving and to keep is energetic. We feel drained out when our body is out of energy, which often happens in the case of low fat diet.
Fat not only keeps us energetic, it also helps our body absorb essential vitamins such as A, D, E and K. Besides, fat helps keep our body warm. Fat although is considered good for the body, at time excessive intake of it can adversely impact once health. Therefore, medical practisoners advise patients to reduce the intake of fats. But at the same time, it is important to understand that low intake of fat or a diet without fat may adversely affect the biochemical processes of the body. Dr. Diana Schwarzbein, M.D. states "When your body is comprised of cells that are cholesterol depleted, and thereby less efficient, all the biochemical processes of your …show more content…
Inadequate intake of dietary lipids holds potential to adversly affect the working of cells in terms of their functioning and formation. Our body uses certain particles of lipid molecules to create the membranes that enclose and gurad the cells fatty acids, which also contain parts of lipid molecules, to regulate cell function by transmitting information between cells. Besides, lipids are also crucial for the production of hormone. From cholesterol, which is also a type of lipid, the body makes both testosterone and hydrocortisone. In a situation or condition where the level of testosterone is less or lacking a person, irrespective of its sex, may experience low libido. Similarly, low level of hydrocortisone may significantly impact the body’s metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and