The role of nutrition and physical activity in cholesterol and aging

• Autores: Sandra Maria Lima Ribeiro, Silmara dos Santos Luz-, Rita de Cássia de Aquino
• Localización: Clinics in geriatric medicine, ISSN 0749-0690, Vol. 31, Nº. 3, 2015, págs. 401-416
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Cholesterol is a precursor of several substances with important biologic activities; however, it is common to associate this molecule only with bad outcomes. This article reviews the cholesterol metabolism, its functions in the human body, its pathogenicity, and its elimination. The modifications in biochemical paths of cholesterol in aging are highlighted. Finally, the role of diet, physical activity, and exercise in cholesterol management is discussed.