Bad Cholesterol Inhibits The Breakdown Of Peripheral Fat
Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 08:35
in Health & Medicine
The so called bad cholesterol (LDL) inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral deposits, according to a new study. The discovery reveals a novel function of LDL as a regulator of fat turnover besides its well-established detrimental effects in promoting atherosclerosis.
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