Hypercholesterolemia, the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood, is one of the major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Plasma cholesterol level is the result of intestinal cholesterol absorption and hepatic cholesterol synthesis, also biliary excretion and cellular use (Lecerf and Lorgeril, 2011). Lipoprotein is a compound found in the bloodstream containing […]
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How to Choose Cooking Oils & Fats?
Basically, some oils are very healthful, while others not so much — and for different reasons. How do you know what’s really important when choosing a cooking oil?