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“Then they recruited a group of age-matched children who consumed an omnivorous diet, with almost 200 participants total. The researchers collected data from the participants, including family health history and lifestyle, cardiometabolic markers, body composition, and arterial blood flow.”

“Diet plays a critical role in cardiovascular health, influencing disease risk and the biological processes underlying plaque formation in the arteries. However, emerging evidence suggests that not all plaque is equal, with some types more prone to rupture and trigger heart attacks.”

“A recent review identified the most successful dietary patterns for reducing blood pressure. Dietary patterns play critical roles in managing blood pressure. For example, robust evidence demonstrates that reducing salt intake or adhering to a vegetarian diet reduces blood pressure.”

“But a ketogenic diet causes the brain cells to switch, relying more on ketones, and less on glucose. These findings are important because in the setting of Alzheimer's disease or even mild cognitive decline, glucose utilization is impaired.”

“Because having overweight or obesity increases the risk of death from prostate cancer, newer and alternative therapies that slow cancer growth and help patients lose weight are needed. Findings of a new report show that a low carb diet generates ketones and other metabolic compounds associated with slower prostate cancer growth.”

“Preclinical data indicate that feeding animals in a restricted window has beneficial effects on metabolic health – even in overweight animals eating a poor diet. Randomized clinical trials are ongoing to investigate whether the same benefits will be observed in a real-world setting in humans.”

“Dr. Mattson cautions against relying on mimetics; rather he recommends exercising, fasting, eating a healthy diet, and keeping the brain engaged as the best strategies for maintaining cognitive health. In this clip, Dr. Mark Mattson discusses the pros and cons of calorie restriction mimetics.”

“On average, participants who ate the polyphenol-rich diet consumed 1391 milligrams of polyphenols per day, while those who ate a typical diet consumed only 812 milligrams of polyphenols per day. The study investigators noted that participants on the polyphenol-rich diet had higher levels of beneficial gut bacteria than those on the typical diet.”

“Olive oil, the principal fat consumed in the Mediterranean diet, is widely consumed for its flavor, versatility, and health-promoting attributes. A recent study demonstrates that the monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) in olive oil may extend lifespan by switching on the activity of key cellular proteins called sirtuins.”