Cholesterol
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THE
CELL MEMBRANE AND METABOLISM
The
type of fat found within your cell
membranes is a direct reflection of
the types of fat you eat in your diet.
Polyunsaturated fats increase the
fluidity of the cell membrane and
saturated fats have a stiffening effect
that impedes the flow of nutrients
into cells, and prevents the removal
of metabolic waste.
You can give your body a total fat
makeover simply by eating the right
kinds of fats. By changing the types
of fat in your diet, alterations in
the viscosity of the cell membrane
can occur within days and total remodeling
occurs in 3-4 weeks.
CHOLESTEROL
Since
fat is slippery, cholesterol sits
in the middle of the cell membrane
and holds the fat in place. About
20% of your cell membranes are made
of cholesterol. Without cholesterol,
the human body would fall into pieces.
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