The way in which the body processes cholesterol affects the risk of cardiovascular diseases. LDL cholesterol is obtained from saturated fats in food and from hepatic cholesterol synthesis. Its ...
The intestine is essential for digestion and nutrient absorption, and its altered function contributes to metabolic dysregulation and obesity-induced intestinal inflammation. Intestinal immune ...
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is associated with diminished levels of serum fats caused by unknown mechanisms. We have shown that mesenteric lymphatics remodel to a more primitive state one week after ...
Your body produces vitamin D from sunlight, and it’s also found in foods like fish and eggs. However, many people struggle to ...
This video explains how mechanical and chemical digestion break food down and how the small intestine’s adaptations increase ...
Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Vitamin D absorption is highest when supplements are taken with a meal that ...
The accumulation of fats in the liver is driven by high-fat diets and obesity, and is becoming an increasingly prevalent global health concern. Characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver ...
Malabsorption refers to the reduced absorption of nutrients from the intestine into the bloodstream. It can affect the body’s ability to absorb all nutrients or some specific types of nutrients.
The LDL cholesterol level alone does not indicate whether a person will develop heart disease. Some people absorb cholesterol particularly effectively from the intestine. This may increase the risk of ...
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