 Signs, symptoms & indicators of Lipo-Oxidative Type:
Conditions that suggest Lipo-Oxidative Type:
Recommendations and treatments for Lipo-Oxidative Type:
KEY | | Weak or unproven link |  | | Weakly counter-indicative |  | | May do some good |  | | May have adverse consequences |
GLOSSARY
Catabolic
The part of metabolism that deals with destruction or simplification of more complex compounds. Catabolism mostly results in the release of energy. Examples: the release of glucose by the liver, the combustion of glucose by cells.
Fatty Acids (Fatty Acid)
Chemical chains of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms that are part of a fat (lipid) and are the major component of triglycerides. Depending on the number and arrangement of these atoms, fatty acids are classified as either saturated, polyunsaturated, or monounsaturated. They are nutritional substances found in nature which include cholesterol, prostaglandins, and stearic, palmitic, linoleic, linolenic, eicosapentanoic (EPA), and decohexanoic acids. Important nutritional lipids include lecithin, choline, gamma-linoleic acid, and inositol.
Mineral (Minerals)
Plays a vital role in regulating many body functions. They act as catalysts in nerve response, muscle contraction and the metabolism of nutrients in foods. They regulate electrolyte balance and hormonal production, and they strengthen skeletal structures.
Sterols (Sterol)
A large subgroup of steroids.
Last updated: May 10, 2009
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