How Polyunsaturated Fats Lower Cholesterol?
The Prevailing Evidence Suggests That the Decrease in Plasma Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Induced by Polyunsaturated Fat Is a Result of Modified...
The prevailing evidence suggests that the decrease in plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol induced by polyunsaturated fat is a result of modified secretion of cholesteryl ester (in the case of n-6 fatty acids) and triglyceride (in the case of n-3 fatty acids) and increased low-density lipoprotein receptor ...
How does polyunsaturated fat affect cholesterol?
Polyunsaturated fats can help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance that can cause clogged or blocked arteries (blood vessels). Having low LDL cholesterol reduces your risk for heart disease. Polyunsaturated fats include omega-3 and omega-6 fats.
How does PUFA lower cholesterol?
PUFA-rich diets repress the transcription of lipogenic genes by suppressing SREBP-1 gene transcription or by reducing the maturation of SREBP-1 protein, thereby reducing the levels of MUFAs, TGs, and cholesterol esters in plasma and liver.
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