With high rates of obesity and associated incidences of cancer, heart disease and diabetes on the rise across the World, particularly in western countries, there has been a major drive to find new treatment options.
The scientists from Germany recently found that extracts of a traditional herbal remedy, derived from ‘Tabebuia impetiginosa’ can actually delay the [...]
The cholesterol, triglycerides along with phospholipids are the fat content in our body. The phospholipids are major components of cell membranes and sheaths of the nerves. The triglycerides represent the largest reserves of our lipids and represent almost 90% of the fat ingested. Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes and of bile. Origin of circulating fatsThe most important part
CHOLESTEROL Cholesterol is a fatty substance that can be found in your bloodstream and in all your body cells. Around 75 percent of blood cholesterol is produce by your liver and other cells in your body. The rest 25 percent blood cholesterol is produced by the food that you eats. LDL CHOLESTEROL Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDLs) or LDL Cholesterol is called Low-Density because it has low amount protein and a lot of fat in its molecule. LDs molecule take cholesterol to where it is needed in the body. Excess LDs that are not used by the body can build up fatty deposits in blood vessels, leading to heart disease. This is why LDLs are known as 'Bad Cholesterol'. HDL CHOLESTEROL High-Density Lipoproteins (HDLs) or HDL Cholesterol is called High-Density because it has a high amount prot
You’ve likely heard the term “triglycerides” and know that they’re not good for your heart, but what exactly are they?Triglycerides, like cholesterol, belong to the lipid family. They’re a major source of energy for your body, and are either obtained from your diet or produced in your liver.When your body has more triglycerides than it can use, the excess triglycerides end up being transported to fat cells (rather than being used by your body for energy). If your triglyceride levels remain elevated it can lead to atherosclerosis and heart damage.While conventional medicine usually suggests a low-fat diet to manage triglycerides, this is typically not the answer. Eating too much sugar and refined grains is the primary cause of high triglycerides, and restricting sugar and grains seems to normalize triglyceride levels in most everyone who tries it.Along with the diet there are two other factors that will protect your cardiovascular health: getting plenty of beneficial omega-3 f
You Are What You Eat: Triglycerides and Diet I must confess that I am a Steve Martin fan. Like me he studied philosophy in his earlier days. He plays a banjo like I wish I could. And he is funny. In 1987 he was in a movie entitled “Roxanne”. He played a small town fire chief with an enormous nose who fell in love with a beautiful astronomer played by Daryl Hannah. The only problem was she had an eye for a younger fireman with a relatively normal nose. C.D. Bales (Steve Martin), having a poetic command of the English language, agreed to coach the younger and much more awkward man in his pursuit of the educated astronomer. It is a hilarious twist on an old story. In one of the more sober scenes C.D.’s friend Trixie encourages him to pursue the young maiden for himself since he was obviously in love with her. She makes her point by saying the truth “is as plain as the nose on your face.” Well said. Many people today are concerned about their triglyceride levels. And rightly so.
Perhaps it is because I am getting older that I think cartoons are not what they used to be. I have five young children, all boys. Like any concerned parent I govern what they watch. I have found that some of the most detrimental shows on television are actually the ...
