Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that diets lower in sulfur amino acids (SAA) and very close to the estimated daily requirement (EAR) of 15 mg/kg/day, are associated with a reduced risk for cardiometabolic diseases. While SAAs are necessary for...
The Impact of Hormone Therapy on Heart Fat and Coronary Artery Calcification Progression
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides information which adds to existing data that various hormone therapy (HT) regimens may contribute to or protect against the deposition of heart fat and CVD risk. Heart fat is associated with coronary arterial disease...
A Plant-Based Meat Alternative is More Beneficial than Red Meat for Heart Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a plant-based diet is associated with decreased trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, weight and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and offers a healthy alternative to a red meat diet. Replacing animal-based...
Dietary Flavanols for Better Brain Oxygenation and Cognition in Healthy Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results showed that brains of healthy adult participants recovered faster and performed better on complex cognitive tests when drinking a flavanol-enriched cocoa beverage prior to a mild vascular challenge. Flavanols are a sub-group...
The Health Benefits of Eating an Apple a Day
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that quercetin and 3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHBA), two phytonutrients commonly found in apples, are pro-neurogenic, not only by activating precursor cell proliferation but also by promoting cell cycle exit, cellular...
Methylsulfonylmethane Demonstrates Anti-Cancer Effects in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cells
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated the anti-cancer properties of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) treatment on cell viability, cell cycle, and the metastatic potential of HT-29 cells. Over recent years, the prevalence of colorectal cancer...
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....
Are Sleep Patterns and Genetics Associated with Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that healthy sleep patterns are associated with reduced risks of CVD, CHD, and stroke regardless of genetic risk patterns. With CVD, CHD, and stoke increasing globally, 1 there is also increasing evidence suggesting that...
Association of Red Meat Consumption with Coronary Heart Disease Risk in U.S. Men
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Substituting intake of plant foods such as soy, nuts, and legumes for unprocessed, or processed red meat, and substituting whole grains and dairy products for total red meat, and eggs for processed red meat were all associated with a lower...
Bullying Among Black and White School Children with Food Allergies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the bullying experiences of black and white children with food allergies (FA), and how these experience affect peer relationships, anxiety, and school policies. According to recent studies, FA affect eight percent of...