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Atherosclerosis
Impaired HDL antioxidant activity found in healthy postmenopausal women
February 10th, 2005
High density lipoprotein exhibits impaired antioxidant activity in healthy postmenopausal women, report researchers in Argentina. "The high incidence of atherosclerosis in women after menopause is associated with a risk pattern including an increase in low density lipoprotein (LDL), even though high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels tend to be maintained or slightly decreased," said V. Zago and colleagues, University of Buenos Aires. "Since estrogens are considered potent antioxidants, an increase in lipid peroxidation and formation of reactive oxygen species would be expected after menopause. If HDL becomes oxidized, the ability to...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-02-10)
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