Air Pollution Make Cholesterol "Good" Changed "Evil"

Exposure to pollution is not only bad for the health of the lungs. A new study finds inhaling smoke pollution from vehicles can change the "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein / HDL) turn out to be "evil". Such changes contribute to the blockage of the arteries that increases the risk of heart disease.The research team consisting of scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and other institutions found inhaling smoke pollution may alter the structure of HDL in the body. In addition, these activities also activate other components that cause oxidation damage to cells and tissues premature triggering inflammation and hardening of the arteries.The study, published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology conducted a study on mice. The first group of rats exposed to fumes a few hours per day, for two weeks. The first group of rats subsequently placed for a week in the cage with the air that has been filtered.