Trust Your Gut: Galvanizing Nutritional Interest in Intestinal Cholesterol Metabolism for Protection Against Cardiovascular Diseases

Trust Your Gut: Galvanizing Nutritional Interest in Intestinal Cholesterol Metabolism for Protection Against Cardiovascular Diseases

Recent studies have demonstrated that the intestine is a key target organ for overall health and longevity. Complementing these studies is the discovery of the trans-intestinal cholesterol efflux pathway and the emerging role of the intestine in reverse cholesterol transport. The surfacing dynamics...

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Main Authors: Jiyoung Lee, Casey J. Wegner, Bohkyung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
trans-intestinal cholesterol efflux (TICE)
reverse cholesterol transport (RCT)
intestine
liver X receptor (LXR)
peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor &#948
(PPAR&#948
)
calorie restriction
sirtuin
fasting
NAD(+)
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/1/208

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