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Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are ineffective for the prevention of cardiovascular disease

7 June 2021

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Recent studies indicate that omega-3 fatty acid supplements are ineffective in preventing major cardiovascular events, in primary prevention and most likely also in secondary prevention.

Modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions to prevent cardiometabolic diseases

24 May 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results of recent studies suggest that modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions (Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting) could be a new preventive and therapeutic approach for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The benefits of extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular health

16 March 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large number of studies show that the phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil play an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease associated with the Mediterranean diet.

Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world?

9 March 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The high life expectancy of the Japanese is largely due to a diet conducive to maintaining overall good health.

Reducing calorie intake by eating more plants

17 February 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A low-fat, plant-only diet restricts caloric intake while improving cardiovascular health.

Control of inflammation through diet

23 November 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Recent studies report that a diet that reduces chronic inflammation is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Do houseplants have beneficial effects on health?

3 November 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Houseplants may provide mental and physiological health benefits based on research evidence.

Insufficient dietary fibre intake harms the gut microbiota and the immune system’s balance

7 October 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

An insufficient intake of dietary fibre has a detrimental effect on the gut microbiota and promotes the development of allergies and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Time-restricted feeding: A tool to lose weight and improve cardiometabolic health

15 September 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to a study of obese people, time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, can help to lose weight and improve metabolic health, both when eating is limited to a 6-hour as well as 4-hour period.

Plant-based meat substitutes reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors

1 September 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Replacing meat with plant-based meat substitutes significantly decreases certain cardiovascular risk factors according to a randomized, controlled study conducted at Stanford University.