Metabolic Syndrome

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

Companies tap on blood sugar management ingredient for weight loss, metabolic health in APAC

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Companies tap on blood sugar management ingredient for weight loss, metabolic health in APAC

Calibrate Reds, the company’s latest launch, is positioned around promoting body fat loss, providing antioxidant support, maintaining healthy blood glucose, and body mass index (BMI). One of the key ingredients used is white mulberry leaf extract marketed as Reducose from British life science company Phynova. The ingredient is said to inhibit the breakdown of carbohydrates … Read more

Citrus compounds show zesty promise in type 2 diabetes management

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Citrus compounds show zesty promise in type 2 diabetes management

In a systematic review published in the journal Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, authors have described the therapeutic potency of citrus bioflavonoids in controlling blood glucose levels and metabolic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Study: A systematic review exploring the mechanisms by which citrus bioflavonoid supplementation benefits blood glucose levels … Read more

Groundbreaking research may provide hope to better understand and prevent Alzheimer’s disease

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Groundbreaking research may provide hope to better understand and prevent Alzheimer’s disease

As of 2020, approximately 5.8 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but recent groundbreaking research may provide hope to better understand and potentially prevent this devastating condition. The study led by researchers at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Eastern Virginia Medical School and published in Nature Communications Biology has unveiled a crucial link between … Read more

Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

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Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy and its retention postpartum are risk factors for future metabolic and cardiovascular disease in a subset of women. However, there is little scientific support for weight management in obese women. A recent study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth explores the effects of a dietary intervention that led to losing … Read more

Are Ketogenic Supplements the Key to Healthy Aging?

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Are Ketogenic Supplements the Key to Healthy Aging?

A century ago, pediatricians began prescribing for children with intractable seizures the “keto diet,” which they also used to treat diabetes in children and adults. The low- carbohydrate, high-fat meals were designed to induce a near hypoglycemic state, forcing the body to use ketones for fuel instead of glucose. The strategy fell out of favor … Read more

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

In a recent review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers reviewed existing data on dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Study: Dietary Patterns, Foods, and Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review. Image Credit: sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock.com Background Despite being the most frequent cause of chronic liver disease globally, … Read more

Experts Debate Low-Carb Diets for People With Diabetes

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Experts Debate Low-Carb Diets for People With Diabetes

It’s an ongoing debate in the diabetes world: Is it ideal to consume a very low carbohydrate diet, or is it better to go with moderate amounts of healthful carbs? At the recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) 83rd Scientific Sessions, Carol F. Kirkpatrick, PhD, RDN, spoke first, arguing in favor of diets consisting of moderate, … Read more

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

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What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

In a recent article published in Jama Network Open, researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) in Granada, Spain, between November 1, 2014, and June 30, 2016, with two primary goals.  Study: Effects of an Exercise Program on Cardiometabolic and Mental Health in Children With Overweight or Obesity A Secondary Analysis … Read more