Sentences with phrase «brain cholesterol synthesis»

Scientists in the laboratory of C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., head of Joslin's Integrative Physiology and Metabolism research section, found that brain cholesterol synthesis, the only source of cholesterol for the brain, drops in several mouse models of diabetes.

Additionally, the Joslin work showed a connection between the decrease in brain cholesterol synthesis and appetite.

Not exact matches

In fact, cholesterol is vital for healthy brain development, sexual health and synthesis of Vitamin D (see related articles - Dr. Mercola, Food renegade, Our Nourishing Roots).

«But nobody had ever suspected that insulin and diabetes would play an important role in cholesterol synthesis in the brain.»

Kahn and his team suspected that reduced cholesterol synthesis interferes with brain synapses.

Additionally, chromium has been shown to help promote efficient brain function by aiding in cholesterol synthesis.

Any pharmaceutically - induced disruption in endogenous synthesis of cholesterol — especially when combined with long - standing, population - wide recommendations to limit dietary intake — would starve the struggling brain of this absolutely critical nutrient.

They also inhibit the cholesterol - producing enzyme HMG - CoA reductase in the liver, which lowers LDL, and in other cells (including the brain) which can produce both benefits and harms (for example, this enzyme is also needed to make vitamin K2, which is important for sulfatide synthesis in the brain and hence cognition).