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Gut Fat Molecules Steer a Worm’s Immune Defenses and Its Urge to Flee Pathogens

A new study in PLOS Biology shows that the nuclear hormone receptor NHR-68 links intestinal linoleic acid metabolism to both ...
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Research suggests myelin fatty acid metabolism could serve as an energy reserve for the central nervous system

The brains of mammals expend a significant amount of energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This is the molecule that cells use to transfer energy, ultimately fueling several biological ...
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Blocking Fructose Metabolism Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Fatty Liver Disease Trial

A randomized crossover trial shows that six weeks of ketohexokinase inhibition improved hepatic and whole-body insulin ...
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Fatty acids found in meat and poultry may be beneficial to human metabolism

Consuming fish oil or seafood along with their omega-3 fatty acids—good. Consuming too much red meat along with its omega-6 fatty acids—bad. In reality, however, the impact of arachidonic acid, an ...

"Fatty liver even though I don't drink?" The key: "Short-chain fatty acids" and the liver's defense system

"I hardly drink any alcohol, but my health checkup showed I have a fatty liver..." "I try to cut back on sweets and carbohydrates, so why is this happening?"Are you struggling with concerns like these ...

Is the cause of "snoring" and "shallow sleep" in your gut? "Short-chain fatty acids" and sleep apnea syndrome

"I wake up many times in the middle of the night, and I don't feel refreshed even after waking up in the morning..." "I'm worried because my family pointed out that I stop breathing while I sleep."Are ...