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The Effect of Alcohol on Postprandial and Fasting Triglycerides
Author
Source
International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Alcohol has a significant additive effect on the postprandial triglyceride peak when it accompanies a meal containing fat, especially saturated fat.
This results from a decrease in the breakdown of chylomicrons and VLDL remnants due to an acute inhibitory effect of alcohol on lipoprotein lipase activity.
Furthermore, alcohol increases the synthesis of large VLDL particles in the liver, which is the main source of triglycerides in the hypertriglyceridemia associated with chronic excessive alcohol intake.
In case of chronic consumption, lipoprotein lipase activity seems to adapt itself.
The effect of alcohol on adipose tissues is less clear.
Sometimes, a severe hypertriglyceridemia induced by alcohol (SHIBA) can be observed, especially in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and/or obesity increasing the risk of pancreatitis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Van de Wiel, Albert. 2011. The Effect of Alcohol on Postprandial and Fasting Triglycerides. International Journal of Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Van de Wiel, Albert. The Effect of Alcohol on Postprandial and Fasting Triglycerides. International Journal of Vascular Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Van de Wiel, Albert. The Effect of Alcohol on Postprandial and Fasting Triglycerides. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504280