The Power of the Membrane (2005-07-13) [PDF]
Author: Edward Kane
Assessing the stability of the cell membrane through the examination of red cell lipids can lead the clinician into a deeper level of understanding of metabolic strategies to influence treatment outcome in a wide range of degenerative disorders. Lipids are incorporated into the bilipid layer of the membrane of every cell in the body and brain. There is virtually no system of the body that does not require attenuation of specific fatty acid substrates and coenzymes to maintain health and repair of bodily tissues. The human cell membrane must be continually fed with the correct lipid substrates to enable the organism to function ideally, yet fatty acid metabolism has been poorly delineated in treatment protocols. Exploration of lipid metabolism brings a striking new intervention that unlocks the systemic nature of disorders as well as an exquisite capacity to impact the brain architecture.
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