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 ...
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 ...
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 popula...
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 ...
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
Th...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
