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    As identified in the previous studies mentioned by Knowler et al., (2002) and Gilles et al., (2007) metformin has shown to reduce the risk from progression of prediabetes to diabetes. Moin et al., (2002) case-control study looking at causality examined metformin prescription use for diabetes prevention in individuals with identified prediabetes over a three year period in 17,352 working-age adults. Of the total sample size on 3.7% of patients with prediabetes were actually prescribed metformin…

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    Glucose can also be used to synthesize amino acids, glycogen, and triglycerides. Glucose will move into most cells via facilitated diffusion through glucose transporters (GLUT) and becomes phosphorylated to glucose 6-phosphate. The process is stimulated by insulin in muscle cells. Cellular respiration occurs, which is the…

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    levels in blood. Guggul is contraindicated in pregnancy and gastritis (heartburn).  Garlic or Lashuna is excellent for preventing as well as curing heart disease. One capsule, thrice a day is effective in reducing high blood cholesterol and triglycerides.  For angina pectoris, Arjuna is the drug of choice. Arjuna-arishta is a standard Ayurvedic remedy for strengthening the heart. Six teaspoonfuls of the preparation mixed with equal water, twice a day, should be given for six months. …

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    Childhood obesity is a rising problem in our schools everywhere. There are many ways the media is trying to caution us about this ongoing problem. We need help in this area as parents if we want to solve the problem. This health issue is increasing every year. If our children are tested early, it may help solve the obesity issue. One thing to consider is the child’s living environment and how the child is educated in the home. It is true that some children only get the proper meals at school due…

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    Cinnamon Case Study

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    associated with a significant increase in high density lipoprotein concentrations as well as a lower level of triglycerides after six weeks of administration. Khan et al. (2003) further potentiates this claim with the outcome of their study. They conducted their study over 40 days with one, three and six grams of cinnamon being administered and found that a decrease in LDL and triglyceride levels were observed. Unfortunately, no significant changes in HDL concentrations were…

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    Biological Macromolecules

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    In the world of biology macromolecules are the basis of all life. The four main biological macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, as well as provide a means for energy and cell support in plants. .( Parsi et al, 2016) They can be further categorized by the subtitles monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Since monosaccharides are monomers and thus simple sugars, as monomers are added to the chain…

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    Beta Oxidation Process

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    Triglycerides are made of three molecules of fatty acid molecules and a glycerol molecule and its catabolism follows two pathways to generate ATP. The four molecules are separated by a hydrolysis degradation reaction. The three fatty acid molecules enter a pathway that consists of Beta oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, and electron transport chain. The substrate involved in Beta Oxidation include the three fatty acid molecules, coenzyme A, NAD, FAD, and ATP. The Beta Oxidation process involves…

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    I. Definition of the Situation/Problem and the Potential Benefits Childhood obesity is a serious medical circumstance that affects children from birth to adolescent . Obesity occurs when a children is considered well above the standard weight for his or her age and stature. Childhood obesity is particularly disturbing because the additional pounds often start children on the path to health troubles that were once confined to adults, such as high cholesterol, back pain, skin infection, stomach…

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    Type 2 Diabetes

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    Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease estimated to affect 382 million people worldwide (International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 2013). Around 90% of diabetics have type 2 diabetes, formerly known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (diabetes.org.uk, 2012). Type 2 diabetes is characterised by either insufficient production of the hormone insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas or the body’s resistance to its effects. This means that insulin-sensitive peripheral tissues have a…

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    APOE Gene Analysis

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    The APOE gene, located on chromosome 19, is a gene that helps in the creation of apolipoprotein E to help to form molecules called lipoproteins, this protein forms the lipo-proteins by combining with lipids in the body. By forming lipo-proteins, apolipoprotein E participates in the responsibility of managing cholesterol and carrying it, and other fats, through the bloodstream. By maintaining cholesterol, it helps to act as a prevention against disorders that can hurt the cardiovascular system,…

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