Category Archives: Cholesterol

Lymph Chylomicrons

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Chylomicrons are a physiological phenomenon that form as a result of triglyceride absorption. Chylomicrons are high in triglycerides and are particles that can be considered as a class of lipoprotein. Chylomicrons can be seen in the blood following absorption of … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek as an Anti-Diabetic Supplement

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed may have anti-diabetic effects in humans and animals. For example, in one study on human subjects, newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients who were without severe complications were given  25 g fenugreek seed powder in solution … Continue reading →

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How Does Niacin Treat Lipid Disorders?

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Nicotinic acid has been shown to have beneficial effects on blood lipid levels. In this regard nicotinic acid can normalise raised levels of blood lipids and reduce cardiovascular disease risk, when taken at pharmacological levels above its normal vitamin requirement. … Continue reading →

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Niacin as a Lipid Lowering Agent

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Nicotinic acid is a vitamer of niacin that can prevent the development of pellagra. This is its essential function, and this effect is attributed also to nicotinamide, which also shares vitamer activity under the niacin group. Beyond its role as … Continue reading →

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Brazil Nuts and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Tree nuts have been shown to have some highly beneficial and unique health effects. In some cases this relates to the minerals they contain, in other cases it relates to the fatty acids they contain. There is also a role … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols for Dylipidaemia

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Plants synthesise polyphenols, and therefore diets rich in fruits and vegetables contain high amounts of polyphenols. The health benefits of polyphenols have been investigated with respect to their ability to prevent or reverse the dysfunctional elevation of lipid levels that … Continue reading →

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Maca (Lepidium meyenii): Pharmacology Part 3

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a herb with significant medicinal properties. These properties stem from the phytochemicals contained within the plant tissues. Some of the phytochemicals contained within maca belong to the alkaloid subgroup of chemicals. The main alkaloids identified in … Continue reading →

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine to Restore L-Carnitine Levels

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine is a nutrient substance that is involved in the metabolism of lipids. L-carnitine plays a pivotal role in transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidised for energy production. L-carnitine may play a role in general lipid … Continue reading →

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Lipid Metabolism

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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More on Eggs and Blood Cholesterol

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are a rich source of cholesterol. This cholesterol is contained mainly in the yolk of the eggs. Some sources claim that consumption of eggs is associated with detrimental health effects because of the cholesterol within the eggs. However, the … Continue reading →

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