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Category: Insulin Resistance

Posted on 10 May 202010 May 2020

Environmental factors as well as the gut microbiota may strongly influence the development of psoriasis and its progression

In March 2020 researchers from Italy, USA and Serbia published their review on the interactions between the skin, microbiome, gut microbiota and psoriasis. The researchers stated that psoriasis is alternatively … Read more

Posted on 26 April 202026 April 2020

Energy drink consumption appears to cause an increase in blood pressure and QT interval and a deterioration in insulin sensitivity in young healthy adults

In March 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of energy drinks, a control product without certain ingredients found in … Read more

Posted on 12 April 202012 April 2020

The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in plant-based foods such as wholegrains, legumes, fruit, vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil with a reduced consumption of red meat and sugar-sweetened drinks, may help to reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review on diet and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. There is an increasing amount of evidence which suggests that dietary factors … Read more

Posted on 31 March 202031 March 2020

Some plants as natural remedies may have a beneficial effect on different aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome

In December 2019 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different herbal medicines used for polycystic ovary syndrome. The researchers stated … Read more

Posted on 28 March 202028 March 2020

Berberine supplementation may be useful in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome as it can redistribute body fat, reduce insulin resistance and improve the ovulation rate per cycle

In February 2020 researchers from Italy and Bahrain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the use of berberine in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome. The … Read more

Posted on 9 March 20209 March 2020

Probiotic supplementation appears to reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides levels in pregnant women, as well as contributing to a reduced risk of gestational diabetes

In March 2019 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their review of the medical and scientific literature to assess the effects of probiotic supplementation on the … Read more

Posted on 9 March 20209 March 2020

Probiotics appear to reduce the blood glucose level of all pregnant women, especially those without a diagnosis of gestational diabetes

In November 2018 researchers from Taiwan published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effects of probiotics on blood glucose levels of pregnant women. A total of … Read more

Posted on 7 March 20207 March 2020

Intermittent fasting is beneficial for many health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and neurodegenerative brain disorders

In December 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the effects of intermittent fasting. The suggestion that calorie restriction had a beneficial effect on aging and life span … Read more

Posted on 11 January 202011 January 2020

Mexican women with vitamin D deficiency appear to have a higher incidence of cardiovascular risk factors

In May 2019 researchers from Mexico published the results of their study to assess whether cardiovascular risk factors and heart attacks are associated with vitamin D deficiency in Mexican women … Read more

Posted on 24 November 201915 April 2020

Mexican women with vitamin D deficiency appear to have a higher incidence of cardiovascular risk factors

In May 2019 researchers from Mexico published the results of their study to assess whether cardiovascular risk factors and heart attacks are associated with vitamin D deficiency in Mexican women … Read more

Posted on 3 August 201917 June 2020

Vitamin D supplementation improves insulin resistance and LDL(bad)-cholesterol in both obese and overweight pre-menopausal women with vitamin D deficiency

In May 2019 researchers from Turkey published their study to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation in overweight and obese pre-menopausal women. Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem … Read more

Posted on 3 August 201920 June 2020

Low vitamin D levels as well as a high BMI may increase the risk of insulin resistance in individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

In May 2019 researchers from Greece and the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D levels and insulin resistance in individuals with obstructive … Read more

Posted on 3 August 201920 June 2020

Adolescents with low vitamin D levels tend to have a higher percentage of body fat, lower insulin sensitivity and worse endothelial function and inflammatory markers than those with vitamin D levels in the normal range

In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D levels and insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular disease risk factors in … Read more

Posted on 15 July 201925 January 2020

Call for action on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages: Position Paper on behalf of the European Academy of Paediatrics and the European Childhood Obesity Group

In April 2019 researchers from Poland, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Germany, France, Israel and Cyprus published a Position Paper on behalf of the European Academy of Paediatrics and the European Childhood … Read more

Posted on 6 July 201930 May 2020

Features of the metabolic syndrome at age 17 years appear to be associated with impaired testicular function at 20 years of age

In March 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess whether early signs of the metabolic disorder in late adolescence were associated with features of impaired … Read more

Posted on 22 April 20195 January 2020

Plant protein, as a part of a plant-based diet, and the resulting limitation of leucine and histidine intake, are associated with a reduction in both body weight and improved insulin resistance

In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the role of plant protein on body composition and insulin resistance in overweight individuals. A … Read more

Posted on 22 April 20195 January 2020

Increased carbohydrate and fibre intake, as part of a plant-based high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet, are associated with a reduction in weight, BMI and fat mass and improved insulin resistance

In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the role of changes in carbohydrate intake on body composition and insulin resistance in overweight … Read more

Posted on 22 April 20195 January 2020

A low-fat vegan diet is associated with decreased fat mass and an improvement in insulin resistance and insulin secretion

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the role of dietary fat quantity and fatty acid composition in body composition, insulin resistance, … Read more

Posted on 5 April 201922 February 2020

Tomatoes may play a role in prostate cancer prevention and prognosis

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their overview of the rationale for dietary interventions to reduce prostate cancer risk and progression. Recent findings have further reinforced the association … Read more

Posted on 23 March 20194 January 2020

Smoothies may potentially have a positive effect on glycaemic response and may contribute to daily fibre requirements

In February 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the glycaemic index and load of two commercial fruit smoothies and the amount of dietary … Read more

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