saturate

sat·u·rate (sch-rt)

v. Abbr. sat.

1. To imbue or impregnate thoroughly.

2. To soak, fill, or load to capacity.

3. To cause a substance to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance.

4. To satisfy all the chemical affinities of a substance; neutralize.

5. To dissolve a substance up to that concentration beyond which the addition of more results in a second phase.

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satu·ra·ble (schr--bl) adj.

satu·rator n.

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Patient discussion about saturate.

Q. I am aware of trans fats and saturated fats develop heart related problems. Do I still have chances of this? I am aware of trans fats and saturated fats famous for developing heart related problems. But as I exercise regularly and I do not find that I may get any problem in future neither my dad had any problem. We both have strong constitution. But even though I wanted know that do I still have chances of having this problem if I keep the intake of fats.

A. I SUGGEST,,not smoking,reduce blood cholesterol,it isnt just cholesterol in food that raises levels in blood,its the saturated fat-which stimulates the body to produce its own harmful cholesterol,,,keep your blood pressure (HYPERTENSION)low,by reducing your sodium intake(SALT),,,,increase your potassium and calcium,by eating fruit,veg,eat fiber,eat fish,take antioxidant vitamins,and learn how to cope with stress,example,,yoga,meditation,deep breathing or psychotherapy...mrfoot56

Q. I am wondering if any of you are ENTHUSED about the use of COCONUT OIL. I ask because it IS SATURATED FAT. I have trouble losing weight. That inculdes getting cold frequently, and was wondering if cocounut oil would help me maintain body temperture more easily. Also, I have notice that SOME claim that coconut oil has many health benefits not affiliated with polyunsaturates.

A. i know there was a Polynesian research about people that consume coconut oil on a daily basis in parallel to people who don't. they found out that there are high cholesterol levels among the people that consumed coconut oil but no significant difference in heart problems.

Q. My dad is having heart disease and he is advised not to have saturated oils. What can happen with trans fat? My dad is having heart disease and he is advised not to have saturated oils and has been told to reduce in his overall cholesterol intake. Now the doctor also says to reduce in eating pizzas, doughnuts, cakes, cookies, margarine, potatoes specially fried as they have trans fats. He says it is good to avoid them as well. What can happen with trans fat?

A. Like cholesterol and saturated fats, trans fat are also the source for heart disease. They contribute to raise the LDL in the blood which leads to heart block. They also reduce the good cholesterol HDL in blood, which makes a person highly prone for heart blockade.
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