NSC 170C1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Hyperglycemia, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein, Acetylcholine
29 Sep 2016
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Cannot store a lot- amount depends on how much muscle you have. Low carb, high protein diet causes loss of glycogen stores and water weight. Kidneys and bones affected by high protein diet. High carb diets can be effective in weight loss with high fiber. Too much blood glucose causes damage to vessels. Kidneys start dumping glucose when they"re is too much. Cells that make insulin get attacked by immune system. Increased appetite with weight loss, breath that smells like fruit, fatigue, confusion. Insulin is a n anabolic hormone- tells liver to build glycogen. Regular exercise, weight loss, special diets, medication. Achieve and maintain normal blood glucose levels. Body"s response to a carbohydrate food versus a standard carbohydrate. Calculates to see what else is in that food. Absorption of vitamins and phytochemicals- some are soluble in fat products. )- anytime there is more than one double bond between carbons. More influence on vasodilation, reducing blood clots, inflammatory response.
