Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 9
Effects and Mechanisms of Fruit and Vegetable Juices
on Cardiovascular Diseases
Many studies have indicated that consumption of vegetables and fruits are positively related to lower incidence of several chronic noncommunicable diseases. Although composition of fruit and vegetable juices is different from that of the edible portion of fruits and vegetables, they contain polyphenols and vitamins from fruits and vegetables. Drinking vegetable and fruit juices is very popular in many countries, and also an efficient way to improve consumption of fruits and vegetables. The studies showed that ...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 5
Cardiovascular risk associated with high
sodium-containing drugs: A systematic review
Background
Excess dietary sodium is associated with increased blood pressure (BP). Some drugs
are associated with high sodium intake (in particular effervescent tablets), but the cardiovascular risk associated with such high sodium-containing drugs (HSCD) is largely underevaluated.
Objectives
To summarize the evidence for a potential cardiovascular risk associated with exposure to HSCD, and to highlight possible risk factors associated with this iatrogenic issue; in general and/or specific population...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 10
Sedentary lifestyle is associated with
metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors
independent of physical activity
Background: Sedentary behavior is a main risk factor for cardiovascular
disease and mortality. Aim: To investigate the association between
sedentary behavior and metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors.
Material and Methods: We assessed 322 participants aged between 18 to 65 years. Physical activity and sedentary behavior were measured with
accelerometers (Actigraph®). Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference,
percentage of body fat, diet and blood markers (glucose, ...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 15
Olive oil intake and risk of cardiovascular disease
and mortality in the PREDIMED Study
Background: It is unknown whether individuals at high cardiovascular risk sustain a benefit in cardiovascular
disease from increased olive oil consumption. The aim was to assess the association between total olive oil intake,
its varieties (extra virgin and common olive oil) and the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in a
Mediterranean population at high cardiovascular risk.
Methods: We included 7,216 men and women at high cardiovascular risk, aged 55 to 80 years, from the
PREvención con ...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 12
Hydroxytyrosol in the Prevention of the Metabolic
Syndrome and Related Disorders
Virgin olive oil (VOO) constitutes the main source of fat in the Mediterranean diet. VOO is rich in oleic acid, displaying health-promoting properties, but also contains minor bioactive components, especially phenolic compounds. Hydroxytyrosol (HT), the main polyphenol of olive oil, has been reported to be the most bioactive component. This review aims to compile the results of clinical, animal and cell culture studies evaluating the effects of HT on the features of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) (body weight/adip...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 3
A Randomized Study of the Effects of
Additional Fruit and Nuts Consumption on
Hepatic Fat Content, Cardiovascular Risk
Factors and Basal Metabolic Rate
Background
Fruit has since long been advocated as a healthy source of many nutrients, however, the high content of sugars in fruit might be a concern.
Objectives
To study effects of an increased fruit intake compared with similar amount of extra calories from nuts in humans.
Methods
Thirty healthy non-obese participants were randomized to either supplement the diet with fruits or nuts, each at +7 kcal/kg bodyweight/day for two months. ...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 1
A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled
Trials and Prospective Cohort Studies of
Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic
Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids and
Coronary Heart Disease Risk
Objective: To conduct meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to estimate the effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid (EPAþDHA) on coronary heart disease (CHD), and to conduct meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies to estimate the association between EPAþDHA intake and CHD risk.
Methods: A systematic literature search of Ovid/Medline, PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 17
Resveratrol Ameliorates Arterial Stiffness Assessed
by Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Patients
With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Resveratrol has been reported to have potent anti-atherosclerotic effects in animal studies. However, there are few interventional studies in human patients with atherosclerogenic diseases. The cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) reflects
arterial stiffness and is a clinical surrogate marker of atherosclerosis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of resveratrol on arterial stiffness assessed by CAVI in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ...
