Prev Cardiol. 2003;6(1) © 2003 Le Jacq Communications, Inc. Cite this: The Intestinal Absorption of Biliary and Dietary Cholesterol as a Drug Target for Lowering the ...

A study published in the journal Protein & Cell details the connection between SCARB2 deficiency and gastrointestinal dysfunction, revealing that the loss of SCARB2 leads to alterations in bile acid ...

Scientists at UCLA described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed in the intestines before being released into the bloodstream. The finding might ...

During drug development, researchers need to perform adequate nonclinical testing to ensure a drug’s safety and efficacy before starting clinical trials. An important aspect they must evaluate is a ...

This article explores the intersection between drinking and nutrition to reveal how alcohol-induced malnutrition can perpetuate a cycle of craving and relapse.

Plasma LDL-C concentrations can potentially be lowered either by inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol by the tissues and/or driving the excretion of cholesterol from the body. Although blocking ...

Iron supplements are among the most commonly purchased nutrients in the world. For people diagnosed with anemia or simply feeling chronically tired, iron tablets often appear to be the obvious ...

In this image, red is the color of absorption. The red cells in this image are enterocytes, which line the walls of your small intestine and are responsible for absorbing nutrients from the food you ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...