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Is There A Link Between Saturated Fat Intake And Alzheimer’S Disease?, Justin Konig
Is There A Link Between Saturated Fat Intake And Alzheimer’S Disease?, Justin Konig
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that causes dementia and ultimately death. Currently, there is no treatment available for this disease. The aging of the population will only increase the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease, making it ever more important to find an effective method of prevention. Dietary intervention is a practical and affordable method of intervention. The brain is a fat rich organ, and dietary fats are critical for proper development of the brain. A literature review was conducted to determine whether there is a link between saturated fat intake and Alzheimer’s disease. According to the literature reviewed, saturated fat …
Health Risks Of Very Low Cholesterol, Menachem Nagar
Health Risks Of Very Low Cholesterol, Menachem Nagar
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Cholesterol is a molecule central to all human physiological processes at systemic as well as cellular levels. Cholesterol, combined with Apolipoprotein B as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) has been the focus of scientific research because the molecule has been proven to play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease, a disease of pandemic proportions. Considerable scientific and medical attention has been devoted to identifying the role and management of high levels of total serum cholesterol in order to address this global health burden, creating large scale awareness regarding lowering cholesterol concentration in circulation. However, the same molecule, combined into various …