Their discovery of the LDL receptor as the major molecule
regulating cholesterol metabolism and its genetic disruption in the human disease familial hypercholesterolemia have been recognized by their receipt of numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1985), the Albert D. Lasker Award in Basic Medical Research (1985), and the U.S. National Medal of Science (1988).
It has been suggested that a high serum cholesterol level is a risk factor for (AD), and that some polymorphisms of genes encoding proteins
regulating cholesterol metabolism are associated with AD development.
Secreted by certain brain cells, APOE is known to
regulate cholesterol metabolism within the brain and can bind to A-beta peptides, suggesting that the different forms of the protein may affect whether and how toxic A-beta plaques form.
In 2000, 9 years and three postdocs later, Wellington earned a position as assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, where she studies genes that
regulate cholesterol metabolism and examines their role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Not exact matches
# 5: Green Tea Contains powerful antioxidants, increases
metabolism, helps
regulate glucose levels, helps
regulate blood pressure, reduces bad
cholesterol in the blood, improves memory function, and helps with wrinkles and signs of aging.
VITAMIN E: Protects body's store of Vitamin A, tissues and fat from destructive oxidation, and breakdown of red corpuscles; strengthens capillary walls;
regulates menstrual rhythm; prevents loss of other vitamins; aids blood flow to heart; lowers blood
cholesterol and fatty acids; vital to cell health;
regulates protein and calcium
metabolism.
Involved in the initial discovery of apoE as a major apolipoprotein
regulating lipoprotein
metabolism, including that apoE is induced by fat /
cholesterol feeding in atherogenesis.
The primary function of insulin is to
regulate the
metabolism of blood sugar, lipids (fat,
cholesterol, etc.) and proteins.
These hormones control
metabolism and help to
regulate things like breathing, heart rate, body weight, muscle strength, menstrual cycles, body temperature,
cholesterol levels and parts of the nervous system.
They are loaded with beta - carotene (a precursor of vitamin A or retinol), which promotes collagen
metabolism; vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), necessary for all body functions, particularly kidneys, nervous system, and hormone production; potassium, which helps reduce blood pressure and anxiety; and pectin, important for
regulating cholesterol levels and blood sugar.
It is grown in South America and Asia, and, besides being healthy, and highly popular due to its provenience, it is also appreciated for its ability to boost one's
metabolism and energy levels, to lower
cholesterol, to
regulate digestion, to balance sugar levels and detoxify the body.
By cleansing your liver there are also many other benefits, these include improved digestion, your
cholesterol will be improved, it helps burn excess fat from your body and helps
regulate protein and carbohydrate
metabolism.
The biggest differences were seen in minerals selenium (necessary for mood and mental health), iodine (necessary for thyroid health and
metabolism), and chromium (necessary for
regulating cholesterol, monitoring blood sugar, and preventing high blood pressure).
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).
Genes have been found to
regulate lipid and
cholesterol metabolism, while metabolic markers, such as blood sugar and insulin, are already cemented in science.
• coconut oil can help your body fight diseases • boosts the immune system and
regulates metabolism • it's regularly used in cosmetics and is great applied directly onto hair and skin (3) • lowers the risk of heart disease (4) • helps you to get into and stay in ketosis • raises the good HDL
cholesterol • promotes thyroid health and reduces inflammation • Help in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (5) • coconuts are a natural food that people have been eating for many many years.
Healthful snacking can, in fact, help you control blood - sugar levels, improve
metabolism, help
regulate stress, lower LDL
cholesterol, burn more body fat, and increase energy levels without weight gain.
The thyroid is also responsible for
regulating body temperature, which in turn controls your
metabolism and a number of other bodily functions to do with your heart, bones, muscles and blood
cholesterol.
Chia proven benefits are related to age prevention, improving
metabolism, boosting heart health (reversing inflammation,
regulating cholesterol and lowering blood pressure).
Many important hormones are made of
cholesterol, including hormones that
regulate mineral
metabolism and blood sugar, hormones that help us deal with stress, and all the sex hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
The high fibre in barley stimulates the friendly bacteria in the intestines, releases important gut hormones and boosts up your
metabolism for up to 14 hours, lowers
cholesterol,
regulates blood sugar and prevents obesity.
These additional minerals and vitamins help by boosting your
metabolism, reducing the dangerous LDL
cholesterol, water retention, and
regulating blood pressure.
• Help
regulate oxygen uses and energy production • Important in nerve, muscle and cellular functions • Play a vital role in cognitive function, including memory and mood • Involved in regulation of
metabolism, body temperature, blood sugar and insulin control, thyroid function, carbohydrate
metabolism and control over hormonal processes • Lubricate joints and improve mineralization of bones • Help transport
cholesterol • Improve digestion of the gut • Build the immune system and
regulate inflammatory response • Can help direct the processes that stimulate fat breakdown and utilization • Helps
regulate blood pressure
At the same time, kefir is known to
regulate the immune system, provide natural protection against diseases,
regulate blood pressure, promote production of bile, produce natural antibiotics, improve blood circulation, calm the nerves, strengthen the kidneys,
regulate cholesterol level,
regulate metabolism, promote weight loss, improve skin tone, cleanse the digestive tract,
regulate blood sugar levels, protect the prostate, and slow the aging process.
Your thyroid uses iodine to create two thyroid hormones that control
metabolism and
regulate body temperature, pulse, glucose, and
cholesterol levels.