Vegetable pigment may reduce inflammation in heart disease patients

Higher levels of lutein, a pigment found in plants and eggs, correlates with lower levels of inflammation marker in patients with coronary artery disease.

Breast cancer risk is more affected by total body fat than abdominal fat

A reduction in overall body fat, rather than abdominal fat, is associated with lower levels of breast cancer markers.

The Paleo diet: Could it reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Healthy adults who followed the Paleo diet for 8 weeks had lower levels of a molecule called interleukin-10, suggesting a lower heart attack risk.

High-fat diet in pregnancy reduces beneficial gut microbiota for offspring

Babies born to mothers who eat a high-fat diet during pregnancy may have lower levels of bacteria important for energy extraction from foods, study finds.

Frequent nut consumption associated with less inflammation

In a study of more than 5,000 people, investigators have found that greater intake of nuts was associated with lower levels of biomarkers of inflammation, a finding that may help explain the health benefits of nuts.

Women with MS may ‘have lower levels of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory nutrients’

A new study finds women with MS may have lower levels of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, though it is unclear whether this a cause or result of the condition.

People with multiple sclerosis may have lower levels of key nutrients

Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) may have lower levels of important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as folate from food and vitamin E, than healthy people, according to a new study.

Weight-gain study illustrates benefits of polyunsaturated oil

Researchers have found that even when gaining weight, polyunsaturated fats can lower levels of “bad” cholesterol, illustrating the importance of these as part of a balanced diet.

Study further illuminates heart-healthy benefits of Mediterranean diet

New research further illuminates the heart-healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet, tying the eating plan to lower levels of platelets and white blood cells, two markers of inflammation. Inflammation has an association with greater risk of heart attack and stroke. Study results are published online in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).

Patients with vitamin D deficiency at greater risk for more severe heart disease

Vitamin D deficiency is an independent risk factor for heart disease with lower levels of vitamin D being associated with a higher presence and severity of coronary artery disease, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session.A growing body of research shows that vitamin D may be beneficial in preventing heart disease.

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