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Triglycerides are a type of fat in the bloodstream and fat tissue. Too much of this type of fat can contribute to the hardening and narrowing of your arteries. This puts you at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Diseases such as diabetes, obesity, kidney failure or alcoholism can cause high triglycerides. Often, high triglycerides occur along with high levels of cholesterol, another type of fat. Triglycerides are measured along with cholesterol as part of a blood test. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. Levels above 200 are high.

How eating mushrooms may lower blood pressure levels

Scientists review the potential of edible mushrooms as functional foods in improving cardiovascular function and ameliorating hypertension.

11 May 2023

Evaluating the effect of resveratrol-enriched bread in preventing early type 2 diabetes cardiomyopathy in vivo

Researchers examined the effects of resveratrol-enriched bread on a diabetes model.

11 May 2023

Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

Research paper provides an overview of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and their role in regulating gut homeostasis. It also discusses SCFA-producing bacteria and potential therapeutic approaches to boost SCFA levels in the gut to treat related diseases.

9 May 2023

Ketogenic diet: A metabolic makeover boosting immunity and battling inflammation

A recent study discusses alterations in the human metabolic fingerprint associated with the keto diet.

8 May 2023

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

Researchers examined the effects of fish oil supplementation on pregnant and postpartum women who are overweight or obese.

4 May 2023

Asian population health study finds link between visceral fat and poorer cognitive performance

Scientists from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that Asians with an excess amount of visceral fat tend to have a poorer ability to think, learn, and remember.

3 May 2023

The role of diet in managing type 2 diabetes: insights into individualized medical nutritional therapy

Researchers investigated the use of medical nutrition therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

2 May 2023

Daily folate consumption may be beneficial in reducing all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, study finds

Researchers explored the association between daily folate intake, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality.

28 Apr 2023

Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor for childhood and adolescent metabolic disease

Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor for metabolic syndrome in teens, a paper published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology concludes. The study was conducted in collaboration between the University of Bristol in the UK, the University of Exeter in the UK, and the University of Eastern Finland.

26 Apr 2023

The potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts

Researchers reviewed current literature to examine walnuts' potential antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.

25 Apr 2023

The long-term effects of high fish intake rich in n-3 fatty acids for deterring cardiovascular disease

Researchers evaluated the association between the consumption of fish and the reduction in CVD incidence.

18 Apr 2023

Edible mushrooms: the role of antioxidant compounds as potential candidates for neurodegenerative disease prevention and treatment

Researchers evaluated whether edible mushrooms aid in preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

18 Apr 2023

Phenotype-tailored lifestyle interventions show promising weight loss results in obese adults

Researchers assess the effectiveness of a phenotype-tailored lifestyle intervention on weight loss in obese adults.

16 Apr 2023

Study reports a decrease in Mediterranean diet adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated changes in individual determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet over time.

14 Apr 2023

24 hour ketogenic diet increases energy expenditure, ketone supplements show little effect

In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, researchers compared the effects of fasting, ketone salt supplementation, and a one-day isocaloric ketogenic diet on the appetite perception and energy expenditure of healthy adults.

12 Apr 2023

How do dietary patterns, food and nutritional supplements affect outcomes in mild cognitive impairment?

Researchers reviewed the evidence on the effects of dietary patterns, nutritional supplements, and foods on cognitive decline.

11 Apr 2023

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association (AA), researchers examined the effects of a low-carbohydrate-modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet (MMKD) on the gut microbiome and metabolome of patients at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD).

9 Apr 2023

Triglyceride cycling enables fatty acid modification

Fat molecules serve as energy storage for fat cells. They consist of three fatty acids attached to a backbone of glycerol.

3 Apr 2023

New study investigates effect of short-term PM2.5 exposure on blood lipids

A recent Scientific Reports study sought to address a gap in research and determined the association between short-term PM2.5 exposure and blood lipids.

22 Mar 2023

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

A higher intake of plant protein could effectively improve metabolic health and lower CVD mortality. Recently, scientists in China reviewed existing literature and conducted a meta-analysis to understand the association between increased soy consumption and the risk of T2D and CVDs. This review is available in the journal Nutrients.

15 Mar 2023