PHYTOCHEMICALS AS NUTRACEUTICALS 08/08/2006 12:22 AM Phytochemicals as Nutraceuticals by Ben Best CONTENTS: LINKS TO SECTIONS BY TOPIC I. Introductory Remarks II . Terpenoids = Isoprenoids A . Carotenoid Terpenoids 1. Lycopene 2. Beta-Carotene 3. Alpha-Carotene 4. Lutein 5. Zeaxanthin 6. Astaxanthin B . Non-Carotenoid Terpeniods 1. Perillyl Alcohol 2. Saponins 3. Terpeneol 4. Terpene Limonoids III. Polyphenolics A . Flavonoid Polyphenolics 1. Anthocyanins 2. Catechins
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atherosclerosis: The appearance of atherosclerosis does not occur abruptly. It starts with a process called plaque formation. The plaque is a relatively hard substance consists of mainly fat‚ cholesterol‚ and calcium. First‚ the fatty substances start to deposit on the inner wall of the blood vessel. Then cholesterol also accumulates on those fatty substances. Finally the deposition of calcium on the plaque makes it inflexible. With time the depositing mass becomes larger and makes the passage of blood
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The Long Term Effects of High Blood Sugar on the Heart Blake Swan Anatomy and physiology May 1‚ 2017 The next big factor on the long term effects of high blood sugar on heart disease‚ is cholesterol. It is a problem on its own‚ just like heart attacks and strokes‚ but especially strong in diabetics. High cholesterol puts large amounts of stress on the heart. It strains the hearts vessels and nerves causing them to go into overdrive. Over time‚ the heart weakens because it’s in a state of overdrive
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Activity 2.2.2: Nutritional Terms Chart Cassie Walker‚ 1st Period Category Definition Importance Serving Size The portion of food used as a reference on the nutrition label of that food. The standardized serving size is one tool you can use to be sure you’re following a healthy‚ balanced diet. Calories A unit of heat used to indicate the amount of energy that foods will produce in the human body You need to balance calories because in caloric excess‚ you consume more calories than you use and
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cells in that area of the heart to die (called an infarct). Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots‚ which are in turn caused by atherosclerosis (stiffening and narrowing of the arteries). High blood fats (triglycerides) and LDL or “bad” cholesterol form plaque inside arteries‚ narrowing the passageway and reducing the amount of blood that can flow through. A person’s lifestyle plays a crucial role in preventing a heart attack or recovering from one. Eating a heart healthy diet and getting
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However the company’s stand out product was introduced in 1995 in the form of a cholesterol-lowering margarine named Benecol. Stanol ester is the active ingredient that provides the lower cholesterol benefit. The success of Benecol and stanol ester would depend on Raisio’s ability to market and distribute the product worldwide. Synopsis of Case While studying the effects of rapeseed oil on blood cholesterol levels Raisio was presented with the idea to research plant sterols. Exploration into
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to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery disease. A. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This plaque consists of cholesterol deposits. B. The most common form of coronary artery disease is called angina. C. A few symptoms are; chest pain and discomfort. This is because blood is having a difficult time reaching the heart. If left untreated it can result in a heart
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good fats are more like a liquid. So‚ what are the good fats and the bad fats? Good fats such as‚ monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats can lower bad cholesterol levels when eaten in moderation and can be beneficial. Bad fats‚ like the ones that most of us eat too much of are called saturated fats and trans fats. These raise bad cholesterol which can lead to heart disease and a number of other health problems. Saturated and trans fats are the worst types of fats that we consume. Monounsaturated
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hydrophobic and is made up of fatty acids. Phospholipids receive and transmit signals across the cell membrane and act as a store room for energy. Fatty acids Fatty acids Glycerol Glycerol Phosphate Phosphate Choline Choline Cholesterol Cholesterol Hydroxyl head – is hydrophilic and therefor orients itself with the polar heads of the phospholipids. Hydroxyl head – is hydrophilic and therefor orients itself with the polar heads of the phospholipids. Steroid Rings – Consists of four
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Physio-EX Blood Analysis: Computer Simulation Introduction In this lab five blood tests will be performed: hematocrit determination‚ erythrocyte sedimentation rate‚ hemoglobin determination‚ blood typing‚ and total cholesterol determination. A “hematocrit refers to the percentage of red blood cells (RBC’s) in a sample of whole blood. Since the function of red blood cells is the transport of oxygen to the cells of the body‚ the higher the hematocrit‚ the more red blood cells are available to carry
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