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 ...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 20
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Could Increase One of Myokines in Male
Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized,
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Background: Omega-3 fatty acids have a protective role against cardiovascular disease and these protective properties are attributed to its anti-inflammatory effects. Myokines have anti-inflammatory properties and thereby reduce low-grade inflammation. Irisin, as a myokine is considered to be therapeutic for human metabolic diseases. This study was conducted to determine the effects of Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on serum irisin in ...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 19
The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in
Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised
Controlled Trials
Many new clinical trials about the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in heart failure (HF) patients have shown inconsistent results. Therefore, a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) was performed to determine the benefits of omega-3 PUFAs in HF patients. Articles were obtained from PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library. RCTs comparing omega-3 PUFAs with placebo for HF were included. Two reviewers independently extracted the data from ...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 13
Long-Term Immunomodulatory Effects of a
Mediterranean Diet in Adults at High Risk
of Cardiovascular Disease in the PREvencion´
con DIeta MEDiterranea (PREDIMED) ´
Randomized Controlled Trial1–3
Background: The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) has demonstrated short-term anti-inflammatory effects, but little is known about its long-term immunomodulatory properties. Objective: Our goal was to assess the long-term effects of the MedDiet on inflammatory markers related to atherogenesis in adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with the effects of a low-fat diet (LFD). ...
Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 7
Dietary Patterns and Blood Pressure in Adults: A
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of
Randomized Controlled Trials
Hypertension is a major risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. To lower blood pressure (BP), several lifestyle changes are recommended such as weight loss, exercise, and following a healthy diet. Investigating the effect of single nutrients may have positive results, but food is consumed as part of a whole diet, resulting in nutrient interactions. The aim of this systematic review and metaanalysis was to assess the effect of dietary ...
