What Smoking, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol have in common
Macrophages engulf the LDL cholesterol, forming foam cells. Over time, these foam cells can accumulate and form a plaque
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Cholesterol
Cardio 101: Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, alongside smoking and abnormal blood lipid levels are the 3 major risk factors for cardiovascular disease
PON: Cholesterol Meets Detox
Pomegranate polyphenols can enhance PON2 expression, whereas consuming yerba mate can enhance all PON enzymes’ activity
NAD(H) & NADP(H), Your AntiOx Best Friends
Sirtuins have been shown to have a variety of effects on aging and longevity and NAD+ is involved in the regulation of gene expression through the action of these enzymes
Fat 101
Phosphatidylinositol is used in intracellular messaging, whereas vitamins E & K and CoQ10 serve as redox and enzyme co-factors respectively