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...
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....
Effects of Low Fat Vegan Diet on Body Weight, Insulin Sensitivity and Lipids in Overweight Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 16-week low-fat vegan diet decreased body weight and fat and improved glucose metabolism in study participants. Excess body weight and insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes and other major health problems, yet obesity is...
Bergamot Phytosome Improves Visceral Fat and Lipids in Subjects with High Cholesterol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Thirty days of bergamot phytosome supplementation provided beneficial effects such as decrease in visceral fat and improved lipid profiles in participating obese and overweight subjects. Among the greatest known risk...
Coccinia grandis Improves Glycemic and Lipid Profile Parameters in Type 2 Diabetics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with 500 mg daily of Coccinia grandis (C. grandis) improved glycemic indices and lipid profile parameters in newly diagnosed patients with T2DM. As type 2 diabetes remains one of the most significant...
Tart Cherry Juice Improves Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Elderly
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study authors attribute the blood pressure- and cholesterol-lowering effects of tart cherry juice consumption to specific biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and cancer are the leading...
Results of REDUCE-IT (Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with Icosapent Ethyl – Intervention Trial) USA
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Icosapent ethyl, a highly stable and purified formulation of EPA significantly reduced cardiovascular events and triglyceride levels in elderly patients with cardiovascular risk factors who were on statin therapy. Some international trials...
Apple Vinegar Associated with Improved Glycemic Indices in Diabetics with Dyslipidemia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Apple vinegar consumption significantly decreased insulin resistance, oxidative stress, blood pressure and homocysteine levels in participating type 2 diabetics with dyslipidemia. The prevalence of diabetes has steadily...
Resveratrol Intake Improves Lipid Profile in Individuals with Dyslipidemia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Resveratrol supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations in newly diagnosed individuals with dyslipidemia. One of the key risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease...
Fenugreek Seed Powder Helps Improve Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder significantly improved lipid metabolism in participating type 2 diabetic patients. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases worldwide, affecting an...
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