Obesity, high blood sugar, blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, ‘bad’) cholesterol are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) – the leading cause of premature death in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Numerous research shows that the most effective way to lower CVD risk, prevent diabetes-related complications and improve life quality is to maintain tight control of these risk factors. A new modelling study has further shown that people…
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These Flavonoid-Rich Foods Alter Gut Bacteria, Lowering Blood Pressure
Read moreFlavonoid-rich foods alter the diversity and abundance of gut bacteria, subsequently lowering blood pressure, a new observational study reports. In the study, participants with the highest intakes of berries, red wine, apples, and pears had lower blood pressure, increased gut bacteria diversity, and fewer harmful bacteria species associated with high blood pressure than those with the lowest intakes. The study, “Microbial Diversity and Abundance of Parabacteroides Mediate the Associations Between…
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Whole Grains Linked to Smaller Waist Size Increases, Better Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Control
Read moreHigher whole grain intakes are linked to smaller increases in waist size, improved blood pressure and blood glucose among middle-to older-aged adults, a new observational study reports. The study, “Whole- and Refined-Grain Consumption and Longitudinal Changes in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the Framingham Offspring Cohort,” was published in The Journal of Nutrition. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a frequent cause of death in the United States. Research has established diet as an…