Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Some gut cells slow down metabolism, accelerate cardiovascular disease




Washington, D.C. - January 30, 2019 - (The Stuff Gazette) -- “Now with food so abundant, this energy-saving mechanism can backfire and lead to unhealthy outcomes,” explained Swirski.

Swirski’s research could eventually shed light on how to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease and other related ailments in humans. The first step is to determine the number and variations of natural IELs in people, then answer key questions. Do individuals with low numbers of IELs get protected against cardiovascular disease? Could blocking IELs reduce their risks?

“Looking forward, we need to better understand IELs function in metabolism,” said Swirski. “We also need to know whether therapeutic targeting of IELs in humans can be a treatment for obesity, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, and hypertension.”

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