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A lipoprotein is a biochemical assembly that contains both proteins and lipids. The lipids or their derivatives may be covalently or non-covalently bound to the proteins.

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

Study links commuting choices to heart health: Walk or cycle to impact cardiovascular risk

Study analyzed the relationship between commuting modes and distance with cardiovascular disease-related biomarkers using UK Biobank data. The results suggest that active commuting modes (cycling, walking) may be positively associated with select CVD biomarkers, while long-distance commuting by car is negatively associated.

1 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

Uncovering the interplay between (poly)phenol intake and cardiometabolic health

Researchers aimed to understand the relationship between (poly)phenol consumption and cardiometabolic health.

28 Apr 2023

Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

Researchers explored the impact of ketogenic dieting on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.

27 Apr 2023

Meta-analysis shows phytosterol-fortified foods effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels

Research assesses the effect of foods fortified with phytosterols (PS) on reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations.

26 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

Study shows no significant cognitive benefit of adhering to Mediterranean diets regardless of calorie intake

Researchers investigated whether adhering to the Mediterranean diet with or without limiting calorie intake could improve cognition.

24 Apr 2023

Eating sardines vs. fish oil supplements: study evaluates the nutritional benefit beyond fatty acids

Researchers compared the impact of consuming sardines versus fish oil supplements.

18 Apr 2023

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Researchers examined the correlations between acute and chronic red wine (RW) intake and health.

18 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

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Researchers compared the nutritional status composition of omnivorous diet-abiding milk donors and vegetarian/vegan lactating women.

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

Endometriosis linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women

In a recent study published in the journal Maturitas, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the risk of cardiovascular events in women with and without endometriosis.

12 Apr 2023

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Researchers report on the benefits of consuming dietary phenols and their relationship with the intestinal microbiome.

10 Apr 2023

New primary care model improves clinical outcomes for patients with severe mental illness

Over the past few years, the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry in UNC's School of Medicine have been working together to spearhead the development of a new "enhanced primary care" model to provide better primary care for patients who have severe mental illnesses.

10 Apr 2023

Mediterranean diet and the modulation of mitochondrial function

Researchers reviewed the current knowledge related to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and the role of mitochondria concerning health outcomes.

7 Apr 2023

Can metabolic phenotyping of pregnant women, beyond pre-pregnancy obesity or gestational diabetes status, improve the assessment of adiposity risk in offspring?

Researchers assessed whether metabolic phenotyping during pregnancy increases the risk of adiposity risk in the offspring.

6 Apr 2023

What are the effects of kimchi on human health?

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of kimchi consumption on overall human health.

4 Apr 2023