Fibre is Sharing
Soluble types of dietary fibre, such as β-glucan and guar gum decrease plasma cholesterol levels
Home »
Cholesterol
What the Pomegranate?
Individuals with metabotype B may be at a higher risk of CVD compared to those with metabotype A
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
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