Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Both observational and clinical studies have suggested potential advantages associated with plant-based diets.
Physiologically Speaking
MAY 1, 2024
More contentious is whether ketogenic diets have any utility for exercise performance, especially among high-level athletes. Ketogenic diets are characterized as being very low in carbohydrates (less than 50 grams per day), modest in protein, and high in fat (more than 80% of total energy intake). What are ketones?
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The quest to determine whether plant-based diets surpass omnivorous diets in their heart healthfulness has been ongoing for decades, yielding inconclusive results despite dedicated research endeavors. Both observational and clinical studies have suggested potential advantages associated with plant-based diets.
Journal of the American Heart Association
JANUARY 16, 2024
The study launched on December 9, 2021, with 484 participants enrolled as of March 31, 2023. Participants in both groups are followed for up for 6 months with a primary end point of change in systolic blood pressure. Exploratory analyses will examine the impact of notifications on step count and self‐reported lower‐sodium food choices.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
MAY 24, 2024
As the line goes: “You can’t outrun a bad diet, and you can’t out diet not exercising.” The DiRECT Trial used a calorie-restricted diet over 3-5 months and also withdrew diabetic and blood pressure control medications. But What Diet Should I Use To Lose The Weight? ” Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 19, 2023
This randomised study investigated whether a multifactorial intervention of a low-fat vegetarian diet in addition to stopping smoking, stress reduction and increased exercise reduced plaque size 5. This randomised trial used the DASH diet as its intervention, which is a primarily plant-based, low fat and lower-sugar diet.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 3, 2024
Methods We analyzed data from 2,964 consecutive STEMI patients between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2021. An ex vivo ischemic-reperfusion experiments were conducted in 8-week-old ApoE −/− mice fed a high-fat diet to explore the underlying mechanisms of early VT/VF.
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