This review will assess our current understanding of the differential
effects of ALA, EPA and DHA on cancer, insulin resistance, and
cardiovascular disease.
A study shows that high-fat diets, even if consumed for a short amount of
time, can inflame fat tissue surrounding blood vessels, possibly
contributing to cardiovascular disease.
Omega-6 fatty acids – found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds – are
a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan, according to a
science advisory published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
This review will assess our current understanding of the differential effects of the polyunsaturated fatty acids ALA, EPA and DHA on cancer, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. Read more...
The persistence of an epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes suggests that new nutritional strategies are needed if the epidemic is to be overcome. A promising nutritional approach suggested by this thematic review is metabolic effect of low glycemic-index diet. Read more...
A low fat, high carbohydrate diet in combination with regular exercise is the traditional recommendation for treating diabetes. Compliance with these lifestyle modifications is less than satisfactory, however,... Read more...
This review evaluates the health benefits of the functional food, conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) - a heterogeneous group of positional and geometric isomers of linoleic acid predominantly found in milk, milk products, meat and meat products. Read more...
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