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 Analysis of Obesity and Hyperinsulinemia in the Development of Metabolic Syndrome: San Antonio Heart Study (Journal Abstract) |
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| From the University of Texas and the journal Obesity Research, 2002: These researchers studied nearly 2,000 people in their ongoing San Antonio Heart Study. They found that high levels of insulin was a "significant predictor" of the development of high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and type II diabetes. |
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| Insulin resistance and Risk for Stroke (Journal Abstract) |
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| From Yale University and the journal Neurology, 2002: Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine reviewed studies published between 1977 and 2001 that related to insulin resistance and stroke. They concluded that there is a prevalent connection between chronically high insulin levels (insulin resistance) and stroke. |
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| Prospective Associations of Fasting Insulin, Body fat Distribution, and Diabetes with Risk of Ischemic Stroke (Journal Abstract) |
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| From the University of Minnesota and the journal Diabetes Care, 1999: A group of researchers conducted a large, six-year study known as the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study. These investigators looked at the relationship between diabetes, body fat, and insulin levels and stroke among study subjects who did not have heart disease. They noted that not only did diabetes increase the risk of stroke, high insulin levels among nondiabetics also placed them at higher risk. |
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| High Triglycerides -- A Red Flag for Heart Disease (Press Release) |
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| From The Mayo Clinic, 2002: The September issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Newsletter provides recommendations on how to lower blood triglyceride levels. The first recommendation is to reduce the amount of sugar in the diet. They point out that reducing sugar consumption often causes large decreases in triglyceride levels. |
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| Effect of High-Carbohydrate Feeding on Triglyceride and Saturated Fatty Acid Synthesis (Journal Abstract) |
Added on: 9/25/2002 | Hits: 18 |
| From the Rockefeller University in New York and the journal Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2000: A researcher reviews a series of studies that investigate the connection between high carbohydrate meals and increased triglyceride levels. The researcher concluded that very low fat, high carbohydrate diets increases the levels of triglycerides in the blood in both lean and overweight people. She also concluded that higher fat diets (30% fat or more) decreases triglyceride levels. She recommended that public dietary recommendations be revised to take into account the effects of carbohydrate, especially simple carbohydrate, on triglyceride levels. |
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| Low Fat and High Monounsaturated Fat Diets Decrease Human Low Density Lipoprotein Oxidative Susceptibility (Journal Abstract) |
Added on: 9/24/2002 | Hits: 8 |
| From Penn State University and The Journal of Nutrition, 2001: Three diets high in monounsaturated fats from either peanuts and peanut butter, olive oil or peanut oil, had the same favorable effects on low density lipoproteins (LDLs, the "bad" cholesterol) as a low-fat diet in a laboratory study led by a Penn State researcher. |
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| Hyperinsulinemia Predicts Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Healthy Middle-aged Men (Journal Abstract) |
Added on: 9/24/2002 | Hits: 6 |
| From the University of Kuopio in Finland and the Circulation: The Journal of the American Heart Association, 1998: A team of Finnish researchers investigated the proposed link between chronically high levels of insulin (hyperinsulemia) with the risk of heart disease. The researchers reviewed data from 970 men who particpated in a 22-year study. They found hyperinsulemia predicted heart disease independent of other risk factors. |
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| Whole-Grain Intake is Favorably Associated with Metabolic Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease in the Framingham Offspring Study (Journal Abstract) |
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| From Harvard University and The Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2002: A team of researchers from Harvard, Tufts, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston University studied data from the Framingham Offspring Study to determine the association between whole-grain and refined grain foods and the risk of diabetes and heart disease. They found that participants who ate whole grains rather than refined grains had lower weight, lower BMIs, better waist-to-hip ratios, lower total cholesterol, lower LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol"), and lower fasting insulin levels. They also noted that lower insulin levels were most prevalent among overweight participants. They concluded that eating whole grain foods rather than refined grains lowered the risk of diabetes and heart diseases. |
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| Relationship Between Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Coronary Heart Disease Risk (Journal Abstract) |
Added on: 9/18/2002 | Hits: 15 |
| From Stanford University and The Journal of American College of Cardiology, 2002: A group of Stanford researchers, including Dr. Gerald Reaven, studied the effects of obesity and insulin resistance on cardiac disease. They measured insulin levels, glucose levels, blood pressure, total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels in the study volunteers. They concluded that a chronically elevated glucose level (insulin resistance) is a risk factor for both cardiac disease and diabetes that is as powerful as obesity. |
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| Sugar and Cardiovascular Disease: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the Committee on Nutrition of the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism of the American Heart Association (Scientific Statement) |
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| From Circulation: The Journal of The American Heart Association, 2002: This official scientific statement from the AHA reviews studies relevant to the issue of sugar consumption (both pro and con) and briefly explores its connection to cardiovascular disease (CVD) . While the overall statement attempts to straddle the fence a bit, there are some statements in the conclusion section that might indicate they are understand the connection. They begin the conclusion section by pointing out that long-term data relating sugar consumption to the development of CVD are unavailable. However, they continue by clearly stating that "....shorter-term studies show consistent adverse effects of sugar consumption on HDL and triglyceride levels, which could accelerate atherosclerosis. High sugar consumption may worsen diabetes control, and the combination of sugar with protein and fats promotes formation of dietary AGEs, which may be especially detrimental to those with diabetes. Although increasing the amount of sugar in an isocaloric diet does not directly lead to changes in energy expenditure or weight gain in controlled feeding studies, high-sugar foods, which are sweet and calorie dense, may increase calorie consumption and lead to weight gain." They continue, "Furthermore, replacement of whole foods with high-sugar foods compromises attainment of adequate dietary vitamin and mineral intake from whole food sources." They also point out that "No data suggest that sugar intake per se is advantageous, and some data suggest it may be detrimental. The studies above, taken in total, indicate that high sugar intake should be avoided. Sugar has no nutritional value other than to provide calories. To improve the overall nutrient density of the diet and to help reduce the intake of excess calories, individuals should be sure foods high in added sugar are not displacing foods with essential nutrients or increasing calorie intake." |
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| Dietary Glycemic Load In Relation to Plasma High-Density-Lipoprotein, Cholesterol and Triacylglycerols in Postmenopausal Women (Journal Abstract) |
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| From Harvard University and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2001: Harvard researchers used data from their famous Nurses' Health Study to investigated the relationship between glycemic index and glycemic load and levels of HDL cholesterol, and triacylglycerols in women. They noted that the higher the glycemic load, the higher the levels of tiacylglycerol and the lower the HDL levels ("good cholesterol). They concluded that this study confirmed that glycemic load is a risk factor for heart disease in women, particularly among women prone to insulin resistance. |
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| Prospective Study of Fat and Protein Intake and Risk of Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage in Women (a type of stroke) (Journal Abstract) |
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| From Harvard University and the journal Circulation, 2001: In this groundbreaking study, Harvard researchers studied years of data from their famous Nurses' Health Study. They concluded that low intake of saturated fat and animal protein was associated with an increased risk of intraparechymal hemorrhage (a type of stroke)in women, particularly if the women also had hypertension. |
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| Relation Between Dietary Linolenic Acid and Coronary Artery Disease (Journal Abstract) |
Added on: 7/12/2002 | Hits: 36 |
| From Boston University and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2001: These researchers examined the relationship between a dietary fat known as linolenic acid and its relationship with heart disease. They concluded that a higher intake of this fat lowered the odds of developing heart disease particularly when it was combined with another dietary fat, linoleic acid. |
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| Glycated Haemoglobin, Diabetes, and Mortality in Men in Norfolk Cohort of European Prospective Investigation of Cancer and Nutrition (Journal Abstract) |
Added on: 7/11/2002 | Hits: 16 |
| From the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and the British Medical Journal, 2001: Despite the confusing name of this study, these British researchers report very simple findings: blood sugar levels can gauge a man's risk of death from heart disease. They found that the higher a man's glycated hemoglobin levels (a measure of blood glucose concentration) the higher his risk of fatal heart disease. |
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| High Blood Level of Insulin Possible Independent Predictor of Heart Attack Risk (Press Release) |
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| From The University of Kuopio, Finland and from Circulation: The Journal of the American Heart Association, 1998: This study from Finland found that determining who has high levels of insulin in the blood may better predict who is at risk for having a heart attack. The researchers found that people with the highest levels of insulin were three times more likely to suffer a heart attack as those with lower levels of insulin. |
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| Fats Ratio May Be Crucial to Lowering Cholesterol (Magazine Article) |
Added on: 7/10/2002 | Hits: 75 |
| From the USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center and the USDA Agricultural Research Magazine, 1999: This study found that cholesterol levels did not change significantly regardless of whether the study participants were on low-fat or high-fat diets. |
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| Dietary Intake of Linolenic Acid and Risk of Fatal Ischemic Heart Disease Among Women (Journal Abstract) |
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| From the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1999: In this article, three Harvard researchers report their findings after they reviewed the relationship between a common dietary fat, Linolenic Acid, and fatal heart disease. They reviewed data from their famous Nurses Health Study and found that higher consumption of Linolenic Acid, a fat commonly found in mayonnaise and salad dressings, actually reduced the risk of fatal heart disease. |
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| Do Whole-Grain Oat Cereals Reduce the Need for Antihypertensive Medications and Improve Blood Pressure Control? (Journal Abstract) |
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| From The University of Minnesota and The Journal of Family Practice, 2002: In this study, researchers found that 73% of the hypertensive participants who consumed whole grain oats (a high-fiber, low glycemic food) rather than refined grain wheat-based cereals (low fiber, high glycemic foods) lowered their blood pressure and significantly reduced their need for blood pressure medications. The researchers also noted improved cholesterol levels, LDL levels, and blood glucose levels leading the researchers to conclude that whole-grain oats reduce the risk of heart disease. |
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| Effect of Virgin Olive Oil on Human Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Composition (Journal Abstract) |
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| From University of Barcelona and The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2002: These Spanish researchers found that daily ingestion of virgin olive oil protects from LDL oxidation (a process in which LDL or "bad" cholesterol leads to hardening of arteries and heart disease) and raises the level of beneficial antioxidant compounds. |
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| Higher Fat Diets Show Same Positive Effects on LDLs As Low Fat Diet (Press Release) |
Added on: 7/10/2002 | Hits: 58 |
| From Penn State University and Penn State News, 2001: Three diets high in monounsaturated fats from either peanuts and peanut butter, olive oil or peanut oil, had the same favorable effects on low density lipoproteins (LDLs, the "bad" cholesterol) as a low-fat diet in a laboratory study led by a Penn State researcher. |
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