Fats or triglycerides are very important macro nutrients found in food, they give important energy for the body to work properly. Part of a good diet is consuming these two essential fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) and linolenic acid (omega-6 fatty acid). They are indispensable for brain development, control of inflammation and blood clotting. When fats or other lipids are consumed they go undigested until they reach the small intestine. Bile is an emulsifier that breaks down these fat droplets into smaller ones so they can be synthesized easier by lipases enzyme produced in the pancreas. This process results into micelles, free fatty acids and monoglycerides, which travel to the membrane inside the cell. Once inside
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If energy is low, the glycerides are broken down into fatty acids and then released into the blood plasma. Inside the blood plasma, fatty acids are transported by a protein called albumin. Lipoproteins are these giant molecules composed of a lipid and a protein and they are five categories; the chylomicron the largest type of lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL), and the high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Fats are made of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, saturated fats can increase LDL which is Low-density lipoprotein responsible for carrying the fat from the liver to the fat cells. These type of lipoproteins are very dangerous since they are attached to the blood capillaries and can lead to clogging the blood vessels. It is important to avoid or reduce consuming foods that are high in saturated fat to reduce the level of LDL in the body. For example, Margarine is a saturated fat that has gone through a process called hydrogenation, where the vegetable oil from the animals has been …show more content…
A healthier version are, oils rich in monosaturated fat and that hasn't been redefined like olive oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, and avocado oil. Olive oil is a great source of fat that helps to produce high-density lipoproteins (HDL). High-density lipoproteins are responsible for taken fats and lips away and bring those into the liver so they can be recycled and excreted from the body. Another great food that helps raise levels of HDL are high-fiber fruit, nuts, chia, and
If energy is low, the glycerides are broken down into fatty acids and then released into the blood plasma. Inside the blood plasma, fatty acids are transported by a protein called albumin. Lipoproteins are these giant molecules composed of a lipid and a protein and they are five categories; the chylomicron the largest type of lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL), and the high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Fats are made of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, saturated fats can increase LDL which is Low-density lipoprotein responsible for carrying the fat from the liver to the fat cells. These type of lipoproteins are very dangerous since they are attached to the blood capillaries and can lead to clogging the blood vessels. It is important to avoid or reduce consuming foods that are high in saturated fat to reduce the level of LDL in the body. For example, Margarine is a saturated fat that has gone through a process called hydrogenation, where the vegetable oil from the animals has been …show more content…
A healthier version are, oils rich in monosaturated fat and that hasn't been redefined like olive oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, and avocado oil. Olive oil is a great source of fat that helps to produce high-density lipoproteins (HDL). High-density lipoproteins are responsible for taken fats and lips away and bring those into the liver so they can be recycled and excreted from the body. Another great food that helps raise levels of HDL are high-fiber fruit, nuts, chia, and