Hyperlipidemia

Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

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Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the bio-modulatory effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l., PG) polyphenols on metabolic disorders. Study: The Modulatory Bioeffects of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Polyphenols on Metabolic Disorders: Understanding Their Preventive Role against Metabolic Syndrome. Image Credit: azeraijan _stockers/Shutterstock.com Background Pomegranate, a natural nutrient, has … Read more

Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

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Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, researchers explored the impact of ketogenic dieting on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Study: Dramatic elevation of LDL cholesterol from ketogenic-dieting: A Case Series. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background Due to the escalating obesity levels, the ketogenic (keto) diet has been studied as a potential remedy … Read more