This gene encodes transthyretin, one of the three prealbumins including alpha-1-antitrypsin, transthyretin and orosomucoid. Transthyretin is a carrier protein; it transports thyroid hormones in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid, and also transports retinol (vitamin A) in the plasma.
6 Surprising Signs You Need More Sleep. You know the classic signs: You're dragging at work, you're yawning all day, you're sluggish and you swear you can actually hear your bed calling your name. You need to sleep. On the days when a fourth cup of coffee is masking the most obvious signs, you might think you've won the battle. But don't kid yourself.
How long do you need to wait to sleep after you've eaten? my friend always tells me that you can't eat and then sleep because it will make you gain weight. so how long should you wait until you can sleep after eating? 1 hour maybe? or longer? and why does not doing this make you fat? 3 following. 11 answers 11.