Sentences with phrase «on cholesterol metabolism»

He succeeded in cloning the receptor of LDL (the low - density lipoprotein receptor), contributing to the reputation of Brown and Goldstein, who in 1985 were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on cholesterol metabolism.

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In addition to cholesterol, eggs contain many beneficial nutrients that can have an effect on, for example, glucose metabolism and low - grade inflammation, and thus lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

She received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1992, where she performed her graduate research on LDL cholesterol metabolism in the laboratory of Dr Lawrence Rudel.

Dr. Bersot's work focuses on genetic disorders of cholesterol metabolism.

ApoE as a major causative factor and therapeutic target in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders; small - molecule structure correctors to convert apoE4 to apoE3 and reverse the detrimental effects of apoE4 on mitochondria and the cytoskeleton; small - molecule protease inhibitors to block the formation of toxic fragments of apoE4; Plasma lipoprotein metabolism regulation involving apoE and apoB; cholesterol homeostasis modulation by lipoprotein receptors controlling lipoprotein clearance by the liver; Plasma HDL cholesterol (HDL - C) metabolism in the progression of atherosclerosis; the genetic epidemiology of the metabolic syndrome and low HDL - C levels established by the Turkish Heart Study.

He and his long - time colleague, Dr. Michael S. Brown, have worked together for the last 30 years on the genetics and regulation of cholesterol metabolism.

l4 In rats, even low level trypsin inhibitor soy protein isolate feeding results in reduced weight gain compared to controls.15 Soy product producers are not required to state trypsin inhibitor content on labels, nor even to meet minimum standards, and the public, trained to avoid dietary cholesterol, a substance vital for normal growth and metabolism, has never heard of the potent anti-nutrients found in cholesterol - free soy products.

Not only can coconut oil elevate good HDL cholesterol, it also has an increasing effect on metabolism, helping many people lose excess fat off their body.

Some health benefits of high intensity training (HIT) include: increased muscle mass, improved metabolism, increased energy, reduced fat, reduced stress, reduced blood pressure, reduced depression, improved sleep, normalized cholesterol, balanced blood sugar, reduced diabetes, increased bone density, improved cardiovascular function, improved coordination, improved balance and the list goes on.

This sap is very low glycemic (GI of only 35), and contains a wide range of minerals (high in Potassium, essential for electrolyte balance, regulating high blood pressure, and sugar metabolism), vitamin C (potent antioxidant for over all immune system protection, cardiovascular and respiratory health, reduces inflammation, etc.), broad - spectrum B vitamins (especially rich in Inositol, known for its effectiveness on depression, high cholesterol, inflammation, and diabetes), 17 amino acids (the building blocks of protein),, and it has a nearly neutral pH (helps to maintain proper acid / alkaline balance).

Intestinal short - chain fatty acids show health benefits on immune function, as well as on lipid and cholesterol metabolism.

I had my real wake - up call about a year ago, when I finally had to realize that a damaged metabolism was causing me to gain even on a very low - calorie diet, that all the work I was putting into exercise never allowed me to gain muscle, that I was intermittently fighting hormonal breakouts, my fingernails were ragged, my eyelashes had started thinning, and that blood tests revealed serious dietary deficiencies despite the praise I was getting for my low cholesterol.

As you can clearly see, metabolism is very different between a «high cholesterol, saturated fat» meal and a low - fat high - carbohydrate meal based on the food pyramid.

In addition, jiaogulan has demonstrated antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity and a beneficial effect on blood pressure regulation; it also has been shown to bolster the immune system, improve fat metabolism, moderate cholesterol levels, and enhance strength and physical endurance.

Effect of dietary chitin on cholesterol absorption and metabolism in rats.