The Effect of Snacks Containing Tree Nuts on the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Consumption of tree nuts as snacks is associated with a reduction in the risk of metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Combination of Resistance Training and Fish Oil Administration Improves Muscle Strength and Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. An 8-week intervention of twice/week resistance training and three times daily fish oil supplementation significantly improved physical function parameters and decreased TNF-α (-24.6%, p < 0.001) and IL-6 (-10.9%, p = 0.011) levels. (more…)
Higher Sodium/Potassium Ratio Associated with Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the cross-sectional analysis using data from 2016-2018 KHANES shows a positive association between a higher Na/K ratio and an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of hypertension in older adults. (more…)
Garlic’s Effects on Intestinal Transit Time and Cardiometabolic Indices in Patients with the Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that garlic supplementation may improve intestinal transit time and cardiometabolic indices in patients with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Higher Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Reduces Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Study findings show that the robust antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of fruits and vegetables lower the potential for metabolic syndrome, particularly when fruit and vegetable consumption exceed 3 or more servings a day. (more…)
Ten-Hour Time-Restricted Eating Reduces Atherogenic Lipids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After twelve-weeks of time-restricted eating, study participants with metabolic syndrome (Mets) experienced weight loss, healthier body composition, lower blood pressure, and decreased levels of cardiovascular disease-promoting lipids. (more…)
Chlorogenic Acid and Luteolin Improve Hepatic and Cardiometabolic Function in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 6-month supplementation with Altilix®, containing derivatives of chlorogenic acid and luteolin, improved hepatic and cardiometabolic parameters in participating subjects with metabolic syndrome.
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Amla Fruit Extract Improves Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Phyllanthus emblica (amla fruit), at a 500 mg daily dose, significantly improved components of metabolic syndrome such as endothelial function, oxidative stress biomarkers and lipid profiles in participating subjects.
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Blueberries Improve Biomarkers of Cardiometric Function in Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Consuming one cup of blueberries per day for six months resulted in significant sustained improvements in vascular function and arterial stiffness and reduced cardiovascular risk by up to 15%.
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Dietary Grape Polyphenols may Modify Metabolism Through Bacteria in the Gut
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Data suggest that dietary polyphenols may act in the gut to modify microbial community structure, resulting in lessened intestinal and systemic inflammation and improved metabolic outcomes.
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Seabuckthorn Improves Diet-Induced Obesity and Associated Metabolic Disturbances
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Both seabuckthorn leaves extract and the flavonoid glycosides extract from seabuckthorn leaves mitigated the effects of diet-induced obesity and metabolic syndrome in a mouse model. (more…)
Cinnamon Supplementation Improves Metabolic Syndrome in Asian Indians
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Sixteen weeks of cinnamon supplementation significantly improved body composition and parameters of metabolic syndrome in Asian Indians. (more…)
Grape Polyphenols Reduce Intestinal Reactive Oxygen Species in Mice with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with poorly bioavailable grape polyphenol extract significantly increased free radical scavenging activity of the altered gut microbiome in metabolically compromised obese high fat diet-fed mice. (more…)
Schisandra Chinensis Bee Pollen Mitigates Obesity and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A bee pollen extract of Schisandra chinensis significantly improved the high-fat diet-induced metabolic syndrome in mice, thereby demonstrating its’ potential to prevent obesity and the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. (more…)
Hormone Therapy Improves Lipid Profile and Oxidative Stress in Postmenopausal Women with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of hormone therapy significantly improved lipid profiles in postmenopausal women and markers of oxidative stress in both healthy postmenopausal women and those with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Gut Microbiota Composition and Function
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study demonstrates in a mouse model and in humans that consumption of non-caloric sweeteners are associated with increased risk for glucose intolerance, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Goji Berry Reduces Abdominal Fat and Improves Lipid Profile and Antioxidant Levels in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Forty-five days of goji berry supplementation significantly improved lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in the participating subjects with metabolic syndrome compared to the control. (more…)
Pomegranate Juice Improves Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In this cross-over study, supplementing with 500 mL of pure pomegranate juice for seven days significantly improved blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, LDL-C, VLDL-C, and hsCPR compared to placebo.
Curcumin Reduces Adipose Tissue and Aids Weight Loss
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with 800 mg of curcumin with added piperine and phosphatidylserine significantly improved weight loss and reduced waist size and hip circumference in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
Probiotics Benefit Those With Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with metabolic syndrome, who supplemented with 80 milliliters of fermented milk containing B. lactis and B. animalis HNO19, significantly improved BMI, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol compared to control.
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