Sentences with phrase «sugar on blood vessels»

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Chemists in California have identified and synthesised a complex sugar molecule which lies on the surface of white blood cells, and through which the cells «recognise» those blood vessels that lie near injured tissue.

The sugar molecule attaches itself to a protein called E-selectin, which is produced on the surface of blood vessels near damaged tissue.

The microscope has been used to peer inside blood vessels being invaded by cancer cells and capture white blood cells while they chomp down on sugars inside a fish eyeball.

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So, i was reflecting on how you say too much sugar and bad fats cause subtle damage to blood vessels, and i wondered — could the 18 or 19 hours a day i don't eat be giving my body a chance to clean up some of that damage?

During that time, the excess sugar is literally wrecking havoc on your brain, your joints, your immune system, your mood, your organs, your nerve cells, and your blood vessels.

• widespread effects on circulation, muscles and sugar metabolism • raised heart rate • increased heart output • increased rate and depth of breathing • increased metabolic rate • increased force of muscular contraction • delayed muscular fatigue • reduced blood flow to bladder (muscular walls relax and sphincters contract) • reduced blood flow to intestines • increased blood pressure • increased sugar (glucose) in the blood • increased break - down of glucose for energy *, especially in muscle cells • increased free fatty acids in the blood * • more oxidation of fatty acids to produce energy * • more ATP (the cells» primary energy compound) produced * • blood vessels constrict

Tightly controlled blood sugar keeps your brain and blood vessels healthy, your energy levels and mood even, and doesn't cause undue stress on either the cortisol or insulin system — which when taxed over time will lead to bigger health problems.

Carbohydrate is the nutrient with the largest impact on blood sugar; for those with diabetes, consuming even modest amounts can raise blood sugar to levels that damage blood vessels and nerves.

There are a number of factors that lead to weakened blood vessels and these include long periods of standing, wearing uncomfortable shoes, pregnancy, genetics, and last, but, not least, unhealthy diet based mostly on sugar and fattening foods.

But don't go crazy here now — chocolate also has sugar added in various amounts depending on the type you're eating, and sugar increases inflammation, which can be a problem for blood vessels and your blood pressure.