General information Cholesterol (also known as cholesterol, cholest-5-en-3ß-ol, 5-cholesten-3ß-ol) is a white, almost odourless solid that occurs in all animal cells. The term is composed of the Greek “chole” = “bile” and “stereos” = “solid”, as it was already found in gallstones in the 18th century. Function Cholesterol is a vital sterol and a very … Cholesterol
Cholesterol transport Since cholesterol is insoluble in water, it must be bound to proteins for transport in blood. These are called lipoproteins. After absorption from the intestine, the cholesterol is absorbed by chylomicrons. These transport the cholesterol to the liver. Other lipoproteins (VLDL, IDL and LDL) transport the home-made cholesterol from the liver to the … Cholesterol transport | Cholesterol
Drugs Fibrates are drugs that serve to reduce triglycerides. They increase the activity of lipoprotein lipase and at the same time reduce the concentration of apolipoprotein C III, thereby greatly lowering triglyceride levels. Statins are currently the most effective drugs for lowering cholesterol levels. Statins inhibit the HMG- CoA- reductase and thereby lower the body’s … Drugs | Cholesterol
Almost every second German aged 18 to 79 is overweight, and up to a quarter of this age group are even obese (adipose). Therefore, overweight is becoming more and more important with regard to cardiovascular risk. But: too much weight is not equally dangerous for everyone. Distribution of body fat is crucial Body mass index … Inner Abdominal Fat: Dangerous Fat Distribution
Increased abdominal girth is the outwardly visible sign of excessive internal abdominal fat. Therefore, abdominal circumference measurement is considered a simple method to detect excessive internal abdominal fat. Up to 75 percent of this fat can be determined in this way. So, unlike BMI, abdominal circumference measurement provides insight into fat distribution and associated health … Inner Belly Fat: Determine Personal Risk
The number of studies documenting even moderate weight loss as a health benefit is incalculable. Already a reduction in weight by five to ten percent and the resulting reduced abdominal circumference let the inner belly fat melt by about 30 percent. That pleases the heart: Because also its largest adversaries – high blood pressure and … Inner Belly Fat: Weight Loss Tips
Symptoms of a lipometabolic disorder Elevated blood lipid levels remain undetected for a long time because they do not initially cause any symptoms. They are often detected by chance in routine examinations or, in most cases, only become noticeable through late effects. These include narrowing of the heart vessels, which can lead to angina pectoris … Symptoms of a lipometabolic disorder | Fat metabolism disorder
What are the consequences of a lipometabolic disorder? The consequences of a lipometabolic disorder are the accumulation of fats in the vessel wall and the slow closure of the vessel wall.This is called atherosclerotic change or atherosclerosis. The vessels lose their elasticity and may even tear. If the arterial vessels become blocked, the tissue behind … What are the consequences of a lipometabolic disorder? | Fat metabolism disorder
Cholesterol Cholesterol is found in all animal cells and is a vital component. It fulfills various tasks in the human organism: It is built into the membrane (i.e. shell) of human cells. It is also the precursor of the so-called steroid hormones such as testosterone or estrogen. It is the most important component of bile … Cholesterol | Fat metabolism disorder
Introduction Fat metabolism disorders are diseases that lead to changes in cholesterol and triglyceride levels due to disorders in the transport, metabolism and production of fat. They are medically called dyslipidaemias. If there is a general increase in blood lipids cholesterol and triglycerides, one speaks of hyperlipidaemias. The values of the so-called blood lipids are … Fat metabolism disorder
Lipoproteins are plasma proteins that serve to transport fats. Six different classes of these complexes have been identified to date. Lipid metabolism disorders are a common condition in the Western world, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. What are lipoproteins? Lipoproteins are a complex of lipids and proteins found in blood plasma. Thus, … Lipoproteins: Function & Diseases
