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“After eight weeks of methyl donor supplementation, this hippocampal damage was reversed, reducing depression and anxiety behavior. Methyl donor supplementation also normalized glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels among rats consuming a high-fructose diet.”

“This change sped up energy metabolism and activated the mevalonate pathway, a chain of reactions that makes cholesterol and other fat-related molecules that help cancer cells move and spread. Drugs called statins, which block this pathway, reduced metastasis in the mice.”

“Adequate-calorie group: Total cholesterol and the LDL-to-HDL ratio were higher on the ultra-processed diet than on the minimally processed diet — both signs of worse lipid balance. The signaling molecule interleukin-4 (IL-4) increased on the ultra-processed diet.”

“The trial included 193 adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver alongside metabolic risk factors such as obesity, high blood sugar, or abnormal cholesterol levels.”

“Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood glucose, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels. People with metabolic syndrome are at higher risk for developing heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.”

“Blood sugar and measured blood fats, including triglycerides and cholesterol, were also similar. Xanthan gum may activate immune cells in the wall of the colon. Once activated, these cells can release proteins that attract additional immune cells into the tissue.”

“Each 10% reduction in visceral fat during the intervention was linked years later to a better insulin-resistance score and a healthier cardiometabolic risk score based on waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar, insulin, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol.”

“Even so, if controlled clinical trials confirm similar effects in people, these findings could point to a role for sulfur-containing compounds in supporting metabolic health and healthy aging. To learn more about how garlic affects metabolism, see Q&A #78, where I explore its effects on cholesterol levels.”

“Evidence regarding creatine's influence on cholesterol or triglyceride levels is currently limited and mixed. While creatine does not appear to significantly influence lipid profiles directly, its indirect effects via improved muscle mass, physical activity, and metabolic health warrant further exploration.”

“These assessments also included markers of insulin resistance, which reflects how well the body responds to insulin, and metabolic syndrome severity, which combines risk factors such as excess waist size, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.”