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Looking at our body and how it works, let’s try and find out why it works that way.
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The fat storage system
Perhaps not a very sexy name but why name it something else than what it is? After studying the functioning of our lipoproteins for a good 2 years (and still not finished learning!), it has finally become clear what those lipoprotein are meant for. As complex as it may be, the end goal is really… Read more
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LDL as part of the immune system
Not many people know that the LDL particles which are floating around in our body play an active role in our immune system. I know of the gram-negative bacteria being captured because their endotoxin, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) binds to LPS-binding protein (LBP) via HDL particles (a good reason to have high HDL) and then transfers it… Read more
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Ketones support the failing heart and may help repair it
I noticed that in the past few years there is quite a bit of research coming out investigating the effect of beta-hydroxybutyrate on a failing heart. It seems that a failing heart somehow increases the production of ketones which it then consumes to support its function. As this is picking up attention in the scientific… Read more
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