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Fatty acids from MUFA to PUFA…

A lipid (sometimes used synonymously with the word fat) is the term used to encompass all water-insoluble biological molecules. Examples of lipids are fatty acids and all of their derivatives (mono-, poly-, trans-, saturated, and omega fatty acids) as well as, metabolites such as cholesterol and its variety of particle sizes (LDL, HDL, ect.). Lipids…

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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

PCOS is a complex metabolic syndrome that involves one or more of the following organ systems: pancreas, hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, adrenals, and thyroid. PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in pre-menopausal women today. PCOS puts women at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, hypertension, altered lipoprotein profiles, type 2 diabetes, endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer,…

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