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The specific gene that turns the carbohydrates into fats has been found by the U.S. researchers. This study has also provided the new approaches about the metabolism of the carbohydrates and their contribution in the obesity.
The isolated gene, known as DNA-PK, is responsible for the various actions of liver which are responsible for the carbohydrates conversion into fats, the researchers’ team reported in the journal “Cell.”
“We are optimistic that one day these findings were allowed the people to eat carbohydrates without the fear of obesity,” the researcher Roger Wong, said.
blood cholesterol level, carbohydrates, fats, heart diseases, liver, metabolism, obesity
Hepatology; a medical journal dedicated to the study of liver, published a fresh research studying its March issue, revealing close link between ethnicity, fatty liver disease and insulin resistance. This study was conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, headed by Jeffrey Browning.
Research was aimed at finding out the relation between ethnicity and two well-known ailments; fatty liver disease and insulin resistance. USA is suffering from a wide spread fatty liver disease these days.
Insulin is a hormone secreted by Pancreas and is responsible for regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulin resistance is a condition where body cells are unable to respond to insulin properly.
fatty liver disease, glucose metabolism, hepatology, hormone, insulin resistance, liver
Most of the body disorders are mainly concerned with the malfunctioning of the digestive system. In short we can say that our digestive system has a direct influence in our daily life. More over when you experience any digestive trouble, you get easily frustrated. A healthy digestive system helps to keep one optimistic and cheerful in his life. That is why doctors emphasize the need of a healthy digestive system. You will find valuable information about the process of digestion in this article.
How our digestive system functions
The food which we consume cannot be directly absorbed by the body. First it is converted into substances which can be easily entered into our blood stream. This process is known as digestion. The digestion starts right from the time when it enters into the mouth. Mouth helps in breaking down the food particles while chewing and also secretes saliva which is essential for digestion. The amount of saliva produced depends on the taste and nature of the food, as well as on the appetite.
blood stream, carbohydrates, Digestion, enzyme, food, Life, liver, stomach
