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Xanthoma

...erlying disease , such as diabetes , disorder of fats ( lipid disorder or hyperlipidemia), or other con... metabolism (inherited problems with the way that fats are broken down and used). Full article >>> Pseudo xanthoma elasticum (PXE) Dr Ro...

Weight gain

...rption of food , especially poor absorption of fats and fat -soluble vitamins ( vitamins A, D, E and K) ... Full article >>> rapid weight gain abdominal discomfort and distention shortness of breath swollen ankles ... Full article >>> The sudden weight gain occ...

Vitamin E

...disease s that prevent the absorption of dietary fats and fat -soluble nutrients. Full article >>> Vitamin E benefit Although vitamin E is a fat -soluble vitamin , there are no known toxic effects of megadoses. Full article >>> Answer: Vitamin E is a very importa...

Vitamin B

...ncy in vitamin B can affect the metabolism of fats and protein s and this is thought to cause or trigger dermatitis in some cases. Full article >>> Vitamin B 1, or thiamine , is an essential vitamin involved in helping the body make energy from carbohydrates . It also helps t...

Type 2 diabetes

...e way the body processes and uses carbohydrates , fats and protein s. Full article >>> Type 2 diabetes doesn't strike out of the blue. Instead, a person's body undergoes a series of changes. Listen as experts explain the clues that often foreshadow the onset of diabetes . Advertisement...

Stools

... stools and urine . Making bile to help digest fats from food . Storing glycogen ( sugar ), which the body uses for energy. Full article >>> Diarrhea caused by antibiotics involves the passage of frequent, loose stools along with a variety of other symptoms. What is going on in ...

Stool

...of bile - a yellow-green fluid that helps digest fats - in your stool . Full article >>> Stool normally has an unpleasant odor, but one that is recognized as fairly common. Stool s that have an extremely bad, out-of-the-ordinary odor may be associated with certain medical conditions...

Starvation

...#62;> The ketogenic diet , which is high in fats and low in protein and carbohydrates , mimics starvation and raises the level of ketone bodies in the blood . Full article >>> Anorexia nervosa (AN), a form of self- starvation , is an eating disorder characterized by low bo...

Spleen

... It carries nutrients from digested food such as fats and glucose from the intestine s and spleen , which the liver either uses or stores, depending on the body's needs. Full article >>> Sometimes JRA results in damage to the eyes . It may cause fever s, rash , or an enlarged sp...

Sclerosis

...lled " hardening of the arteries ." It occurs when fats and cholesterol build up in the artery wall. Full article >>> Athero sclerosis is a condition in which fatty deposits form inside blood vessel walls. This causes the walls to become thick and less elastic. The thickened areas ...

Riboflavin

...the utilisation of energy from foods , especially fats and protein s Milk , meat (particularly liver ) and eggs ... Full article >>> Riboflavin B-2: Vegans often have a lower intake of riboflavin . Good nonanimal sources of this vitamin a re: fortified cereals and soy milk , almo...

Physical activity

...y healthy eating The latter means cutting down on fats and replacing saturated fats with unsaturated alternatives. Full article >>> Regular physical activity is import...

Organ

... Manufactures bile that helps the body to absorb fats and cholesterol ... Full article >>> Various organ ic (carbon-containing) substances found in plants and animals that are required in small amounts for life and health. Some examples of vitamins include vitamin A , vitamin C ,...

Mono

...cholesterol levels when substituted for saturated fats and trans fatty acids. Full article >>> CAUSES" Mono is a contagious disease , primarily affecting the spleen and lymphatic system . Full article >>> mono test A rapid immunoassay for the detection of infectiou...

Metabolize

... metabolize fat as a normal person can. In him, fats break down in the blood into more severe poison s than excess sugar . Many diabetics are overweight . Full article >>> A rare inherited disorder. Causes an inability to metabolize phenylalanine , an amino acid that's a common...

Membrane

...;>> Protection of cell membrane s and fats from oxidative damage; protection of vitamin A , immune system and nervous system Vegetable oils, eggs, whole grains, green vegetables and nuts Vitamin K (covers a number of compounds, including phylloquinone) ... Full article >>> ...

Lymph node

...wish tissue fluid that carries lymphocyte s and fats throughout the body. Full article >>> lymph node Any of many small, compact structures lying in groups along the course of the lymph atic vessels and producing lymphocyte s. lymphadenitis ... Full article >>> Lymp...

Lipid

...ticle >>> LIPID : Any of a group of fats and fatlike compounds, including sterols, fatty ac...tested in the lab to check the levels and types of fats ( lipid s) in your blood . Your provider will order an electrocardiogram ( ECG or EKG ). Full ar...

Leukodystrophy

...sorders of the breakdown ( metabolism ) of certain fats (long chain fatty acids). These disorders affect the adrenal glands , nervous system, and testes . Alternative Names: ... Full article >>> Metachromatic leukodystrophy is an inherited disease characterized by the absence of the ...

Ketones

...m. Ketones are a product of metabolizing (using) fats rather than the sugar glucose for energy. Full article >>> This condition can lead to pulse irregularities, electrolyte imbalance, and even kidney and liver damage. Ketones produced, when stored fat is broken down, can ...

High Cholesterol

...esterol is a type of lipid , which is a group of fats and fatlike substances found in your body and in the foods that you eat. Full article >>> Treatment of High Cholesterol A new patient came to me after her father had suffered from a heart attack . Only after the heart attack d...

Heart Diseases

...mal and can cause heart diseases , just as animal fats do. Only use cold -pressed vegetable oils, and not too much of that. Full article >>> - Heart Diseases - Immune System - Infections ( Infectious Diseases ) - Mental Health (Mental Disorders) - Mouth and Teeth (Oral and Den...

Hardening Of The Arteries

...lled " hardening of the arteries ." It occurs when fats and cholesterol build up in the artery wall. This buildup makes the artery stiffer and narrower than normal and blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the body. Full article >>> It may therefore, with heavy long-term use, le...

Glucose

...y makes. The body makes glucose from protein s, fats and, in largest part, carbohydrates . Full article >>> Glucose , fasting blood : A method for learning how much glucose ( sugar ) there is in a blood sample taken after an overnight fast. The fasting blood glucose test ...

Germ

...iet with adequate protein , carbohydrates , and fats that also includes yeast , liver , wheat germ ,...enzyme function protecting cell membrane s and fats from oxidative damage (works with vitamin E ) ... Full article >>> GERD ( Gastroesop...

Gall Bladder

...2; The small intestine further breaks down the fats through the bile in the gall bladder , which wears out quicker with the large amount of fats. Gallstones also become a real problem from the excessive fats. Full article >>> abdominal ultrasound abdominal CT scan abdominal X-...

Gallbladder

...rticle >>> digestion by processing fats in the small intestine and neutralising stomach acid , leaves the liver through a network of tiny bile ducts. These fuse to form the right and left hepatic ducts, which themselves fuse and carry bile to the gallbladder . Full artic...

Foods

... Foods to avoid for high cholesterol Saturated fats raise cholesterol . They can come from plant or animal products. Full article >>> Foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols Manufacturers now fortify certain foods with substances found in plants. Called plant sterols or stano...

Food

... Food labels should be changed to list "hidden" fats to help cut the number of people suffering from heart disease , scientists have said. Full article >>> "Healthy" food label: A food that is low in fat and saturated fat and that contains limited amounts of cholesterol and s...

Fat

...energy sources by the body. The energy produced by fats is 9 calorie s per gram. Protein s and carbohydrates each provide 4 calorie s per gram. Full article >>> Fat grams vs. percentages: Which is more important? Q. My husband says that I should buy only foods that contain 35 perce...

Farsightedness

...r high blood pressure high intake of saturated fats and cholesterol history of farsightedness smoking vascular disease , which includes disease s of the heart and blood vessels ... Full article >>>...

Enzyme

...enzyme function protecting cell membrane s and fats from oxidative damage (works with vitamin E ) Nuts (especially brazils), seeds, bread, fish and meat (especially pork) Chromium ... Full article >>> UbiQGel (co enzyme Q10) Orphan drug status granted by the FDA for the treatment ...

Digestion

...;>> The digestion , storage, and use of fats from foods is a complex process that involves hu...sorders that reduce digestion or absorption of fats will decrease the ability of vitamin D to be absorbed into the body. Full article >>>...

Diet

...rticle >>> Both types of unsaturated fats may help lower your blood cholesterol level wh...l article >>> Diet -wise, excessive fats in the diet appear to be promoters of cancer . Excessive calorie s, and especially the concentra...

Diabetes mellitus

...e way the body processes and uses carbohydrates , fats and protein s. Full article >>> Diabetes mellitus (DM) is far more common than DI and receives more news coverage. Full article >>> Diabetes mellitus . The main risk factor for diabetic ketoacidosis is type 1 diab...

Dextrose

...;> The body makes glucose from protein s, fats and, in largest part, carbohydrates . Glucose is carried to each cell through the blood stream. Cells, however, cannot use glucose without the help of insulin . Glucose is also known as dextrose . Full article >>>...

Coronary arteries

... - these lower the cholesterol and other harmful fats in the blood , making the coronary arteries less likely to fur up. In the UK, most people are treated with these after a heart attack . Full article >>> The arterial puncture is typically given in the femoral artery , and the ...

Corn

... corn or safflower oil are healthier than animal fats like butter or lard. Avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils because they are high in trans-fatty acids. Full article >>> The disease is common in certain parts of the world (in people consuming large quantities of corn ). It is character...

Coma

...m. Ketones are a product of metabolizing (using) fats rather than the sugar glucose for energy. Full article >>> Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma Definition: Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma is a complication of type 2 diabetes that results in extremely high ...

Chronic pancreatitis

...en no longer produces lipase normally. Without it, fats cannot be properly handled by the body. Full article >>> Inflammation of the pancreas . Chronic pancreatitis may cause diabetes and problems with digestion . Pain is the primary symptom. PAP ... Full article >>>...

Cholesterol test

...ommended every 5 years. A diet high in saturated fats tends to increase the blood cholesterol levels while diets high in unsaturated fats tend to do the opposite, to lower blood cholesterol levels. Full article >>> "Doc...

Cerumen

...cle >>> Secreted along the canal are fats and oils called cerumen , which protect the ear and trap any particles that enter it. Mixed together, this forms wax that's transported out of the ear by lots of little hairs functioning like a conveyor belt. Full article >>> This y...

Cell

...;>> Protection of cell membrane s and fats from oxidative damage; protection of vitamin A , immune system and nervous system Vegetable oils, eggs, whole grains, green vegetables and nuts Vitamin K (covers a number of compounds, including phylloquinone) ... Full article >>> ...

Carotene

...uits and vegetables, while carefully avoiding free fats (grease, oil, etc.)"will help protect you from the negative effects of sunlight. Full article >>> Beta carotene presents a good example of the difficulty in conducting research on nutrition . Some early studies suggested that cons...

Carbohydrates

...>>> Carbohydrates , protein s, and fats all contain calorie s When we eat, carbohydrates , protein s, and fats are digested and broken into smaller parts. Full article >>> Carbohydrates - for ex...

Calorie

...ach provide 4 calorie s of energy per gram, while fats produce 9 calorie s per gram. Full article >>>...

Blood clots

... - these lower the cholesterol and other harmful fats in the blood , making the coronary arteries less likely to fur up. Full article >>> AngioJet thrombectomy system Noninvasive system for removal of life-threatening blood clots . Full article >>> Venous or arteria...

Bile

...dder . It facilitates digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids, which can be absorbed by the dig... bile , a fluid made by the liver to break down fats during digestion . Full article >>> Bile acid sequestrants are considered safe f...

Atherosclerosis

...lled " hardening of the arteries ." It occurs when fats and cholesterol build up in the artery wall. Full article >>> Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty deposits form inside blood vessel walls. This causes the walls to become thick and less elastic. The thickened areas ar...

Arteriosclerosis

...factors include hypertension , elevated levels of fats in the blood , cigarette smoking , diabetes mellitus , and obesity . Full article >>> Arteriosclerosis : Hardening and thickening of the walls of the arteries. Full article >>> This disease is commonly thought of ...

Appetite

...rption of food , especially poor absorption of fats and fat -soluble vitamins ( vitamins A, D, E and K) ... Full article >>> Odd combinations sometimes help a woman break the cycle of nausea and poor appetite . When morning sickness starts to taper off, usually around the end o...

Anaerobic

...not enough oxygen in the muscle s. As a result, fats cannot be used for energy and glucose is not burnt completely, leaving behind a waste product called lactate. Full article >>> Studying the metabolism of cancer at the cellular level, Otto Warburg, a Nobel prize-winning biochemis...

Adrenoleukodystrophy

...sorders of the breakdown ( metabolism ) of certain fats (long chain fatty acids). These disorders affect the adrenal glands , nervous system, and testes . Alternative Names: ... Full article >>> Adrenoleukodystrophy Dr Trisha Macnair Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare inherited diso...

Acid

...#62;>> fatty acid A major component of fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue development. fatty-replaced breast tissue ... Full article >>> Acetic Acid : Sometimes used as a caustic or astringent. Acne : An inflammatory skin disease that effects the t...

Absorption

...rption of food , especially poor absorption of fats and fat -soluble vitamins ( vitamins A, D, E a...sorders that reduce digestion or absorption of fats will decrease the ability of vitamin D to be absorbed into the body. Full article >>>...