CHAPTER 18: NUTRITION AND METABOLISM

The high efficiency of apo A-IM containing HDL for cell cholesterol uptake would result in an improved reverse cholesterol transport in the apo A-IM carriers which may explain the low susceptibility to atherosclerosis development.79 Apo A-I of less than 1.20 g /L is a risk factor and 1.65 g/L or greater is an antirisk factor for CHD.67 Various ... ................
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