Written by Harold Oster, MD. Consumption of tree nuts as snacks is associated with a reduction in the risk of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors for coronary artery disease and diabetes. The definition of metabolic syndrome varies among...
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 =...
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...
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. Metabolic syndrome, which is increasing in prevalence worldwide, is a cluster of risk factors...
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...
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....
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. Referring to a cluster...
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....
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%. Metabolic syndrome (Mets), affecting one-third...
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. A study from Rutgers University demonstrates...
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