Nutrition

65 articles

To Live Longer, Replace Butter with Vegetable Oils!
6 August 2025
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent study reports that replacing one tablespoon of butter daily with vegetable oil could reduce the risk of premature death by 17%.

Wine and Cardiovascular Disease: A New Marker Confirms Risk Reduction
6 August 2025
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The measurement of urinary tartaric acid levels—a molecule found predominantly in grapes—confirms that moderate wine consumption is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cardiometabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting
5 August 2025
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In patients with metabolic syndrome, time-restricted eating significantly improves glucose metabolism.

The anti-inflammatory effects of fermented foods
4 September 2024
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Several studies report that fermented foods have positive effects on the gut microbiota and reduce inflammation, a major risk factor for all chronic diseases.

High protein intake could increase the risk of cardiovascular events
30 May 2024
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The development of atherosclerosis is greatly accelerated when protein intake is higher than recommended.

Harmful effects of plastics on cardiovascular health
12 April 2024
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to an Italian study, the presence of plastic particles in carotid artery plaques in patients was associated with a higher risk of death or major cardiovascular events, compared to patients whose plaques did not contain plastic.

Slowing down aging, a new concept for the prevention of all chronic diseases
5 April 2024
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Age is an important risk factor for all chronic diseases, implying that finding ways to slow down aging could simultaneously delay the onset of all these diseases and significantly improve healthy life expectancy.

Prevention of myocardial infarction through moderate alcohol consumption: The benefits of red wine
12 January 2024
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A very large number of studies have clearly shown that moderate alcohol intake is associated with a significant reduction in coronary heart disease and premature mortality. Regular consumption of small quantities of red wine seems particularly beneficial, in particular because of a lower risk of several cancers observed in wine drinkers.

Beneficial cardiometabolic effects of the vegan diet vs. an omnivorous diet
14 December 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In a randomized, controlled clinical study in identical twins, the vegan diet improved cardiometabolic health compared to an omnivorous diet.

Emulsifiers: Food additives that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
26 October 2023
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

High consumption of certain emulsifiers widely used in the manufacture of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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