Fatty acid metabolism

Analysis of the Molecular Basis of Wolman Disease Wolman disease is an autosomal recessive condition that is characterized as the complete deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme, lysosomal acid lipase (LAL).1 LAL is responsible for hydrolyzing triglycerides and cholesterol esters in the body that have been internalized via receptor mediated endocytosis.2,3 Therefore this enzyme functions inside the lysosome to carry out hydrolysis of lipids. Wolman disease is contracted by an estimated 1 out of 350…

Do you have any idea about the wonderful drug Vitamin E? If the answer is no then you need to know about it. Vitamin E is a wonderful drug that comes into two forms; one is capsules & other one is oils. If we talk about the benefits of this drug then there are countless. So, we are going to offer some information of this drug. Firstly, it is useful in treating the different heart problems and blood. It is useful in treating arteries, high blood pressure and hardened arteries in the leg. Other…

Demonized It was just a generation ago when people believed that coconut oil should be blacklisted, because it was loaded with “heart-harming” saturated fats. It’s one of those that have high levels of “bad” fat with about 90% calories as saturated fatty acids. While coconut oil saturated fat was criticized by some biased yet highly influential scientists, new studies prove that we got it wrong back then. Saturated fat is not associated with heart disease. In addition, populations who eat…

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Nonessential amino acids are synthesized in the body from essential amino acids through a process called transamination (Pedersen et al., 2013, pg. 2). Healthy proteins are considered complete protein sources which supply all the necessary essential amino acids the body needs to survive. Foods that are considered healthy proteins are meat, poultry, eggs, legumes and dairy products (Pedersen…

It has long been studied that saturated fats increase cholesterol. Mono-unsaturated (one carbon double-double bond) and polyunsaturated (more than one carbon double-double bond) found primarily in vegetable oils, tend to lower cholesterol and therefore better for your health. Higher cholesterol elevates the chances of getting coronary heart disease. Back in the 1950’s, it was discovered that animal fats could be substituted with vegetable oils in the substance we know as margarine. This meant…

When uORF, the coding sequence of the tobacco gene, is taken away and the major sequence is overexpressed, the number of other genes that plays a part in sugar metabolism is activated by the gene; eventually, the sucrose level is increased in tobacco leaves. If the uORF is not taken away, the overexpressing gene will boost sugar content in tobacco leaves just to a point. The boosted sucrose inhibits the uORF, which…

Most people make the mistake of relying solely on weight when they want to be thinner. If you lost weight and this weight was fat, happy please, otherwise worry. The loss of muscle mass all it does is slow your metabolism, making it cost more to lose body fat. The process of lowering the% fat does not happen overnight, and to achieve this requires a healthy diet with adequate training. Women are physiologically more fat than men: the normal range is between 18 and 28%, while for a man is…

it revs up metabolism, stabilizes blood sugars, and helps regulate the appetite. Paleo acolytes swear by it. So what is this powerful substance? The answer is MCT oil, or medium-chain triglyceride oil. Below, we explain what MCT oil is, how it can benefit your body, and how you can incorporate more of it into your diet. What Is MCT Oil? Medium-chain triglycerides are a unique type of fatty acid. The "medium" part of MTC's name refers to the length of its chemical structure. Fatty acids — made…

podium. Many athletes try out different diets, supplements, and training techniques to improve their performance. The use of nutritional ergogenic aid in the sports industry is very well known for improving performance. Most ergogenic aids affect the metabolism and the central nervous system to reduce body fat content and stimulate protein synthesis to increase muscle mass or create lean body mass. One of the most used supplements among athletes is creatine, commonly used for increasing muscle…