Question 2 1 out of 1 points People with high cholesterol levels often take drugs in an attempt to lower their cholesterol levels. One such drug is Lipitor. How does this drug work? Selected Answer: It acts as a competitive inhibitor by binding to the active site of enzymes that normally produce cholesterol. Correct Answer: It acts as a competitive inhibitor by binding to the active site of enzymes that normally produce cholesterol. Question 3 1 out
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CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY MATERIALS‚ METHODS AND TREATMENTS Gathering and Preparation of Materials In the present study‚ the Researchers chose to use Rattus norvegicus (Sprague Dawley Rats) since rats are considered one of the most commonly used animals in the laboratory. Rat strain is created through breeding
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24 different IQ meals were targeted toward the health-food product-market. They were designed to assist in lowering consumers’ cholesterol‚ blood pressure and blood sugar. Before introducing the product to the market‚ it was tested by consumers in Ohio. Just as Campbell Soup Company had promised‚ the IQ meals assisted these consumers with lowering their high cholesterol‚ high blood pressure and high blood sugar
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The protein and fiber in almonds stabilizes blood sugar and slows digestion‚ which helps regulate energy‚ so you have steady reserves over time. Lowers Cholesterol Almonds are one of the best foods that lowers cholesterol because of the vitamin E and calcium content present in it. In order to achieve a 10% reduction in LDL cholesterol aim to eat around 73 grams of almonds per day. That is about half a cup of almonds‚ and around 400 calories from almonds alone. Good For Brain Zinc is an antioxidant
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anxiety‚ the less pain‚” he says. “Some studies about acute pain actually found that adults who used pet therapy required 50 percent less pain medication than those who did not.” 4. Lowers cholesterol According to the CDC‚ another heart-healthy result of owning a pet is lower cholesterol. “They lower cholesterol by about five points‚” says Becker. It isn’t clear whether the pet’s
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This essay discusses Bob Brown‚ a 63-year-old male‚ who has presented post fall with a fractured right patella‚ on which he cannot bear weight‚ and damage to an existing lower left leg venous ulcer. Bob has a history of hypertension‚ elevated cholesterol‚ and poorly controlled type II diabetes. He has recently quit smoking and drinks up to 12 beers on the weekend. He lives a sedentary lifestyle and works long hours in Information Technology. His father died at 65 from an Acute Myocardial Infarction
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walls of the coronary arteries. The fatty deposits‚ called ’atheroma’‚ are made up of cholesterol and other waste substances. The build-up of atheroma on the walls of the coronary arteries makes the arteries narrower and restricts the flow of blood to the heart. This process is called ’atherosclerosis’. Atherosclerosis can be caused by lifestyle habits and other conditions such as: smoking high cholesterol high blood pressure (hypertension) diabetes. If your doctor thinks you are at risk
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Our brains change as we age. Many of us notice slower thinking and problems with recalling certain events as we grow older; nonetheless‚ confusion‚ memory loss and other key changes in how our minds work may be a sign that brain cells are failing. Many people confuse Alzheimer’s disease with dementia. Dementia is a set of symptoms that include problem solving‚ reasoning skills and memory loss while Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that is usually characterized by considerable dysfunctions
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Nutritional Data for Rose-apples‚ raw Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 100g or 3.5oz Amount Per Serving Calories 25 Calories from Fat 3 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g ~ Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g ~ Sugars 0g Protein 1g Vitamin A 7% · Vitamin C 2% Calcium 3% · Iron 0% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2‚000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower
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few nutrients that I was over consuming were protein‚ saturated fat‚ cholesterol‚ and vitamins B2 and B12. Other than cholesterol‚ all the consumption values for the other nutrients were at 200% or more. For vitamin B2 and B12‚ this was not too concerning‚ because no upper limit for these vitamins have been set yet‚ for toxic side effects from these vitamins have yet to be documented. The high levels of saturated fats and cholesterol in my diet most likely stem from the high amount of animal products
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