Sunday, October 28, 2012

Discovery: Resistin Protein Causes High Levels Of LDL Cholesterol

A serious question for your doctor, and don't allow them to throw up their hands and say 'I don't know'. Send them back to study the issue and report back to you.  You are paying them for their expertise, so have them display it.
http://www.science20.com/news_articles/discovery_resistin_protein_causes_high_levels_ldl_cholesterol-95725
Researchers have discovered that the protein resistin, which is secreted by fat tissue, causes high levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL), increasing the risk of heart disease.

High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. It can lead to a buildup of plaque in the artery walls and narrowing of the arteries, causing atherosclerosis, which can make it more difficult for blood to flow through the heart and body.

Rest at the link.

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