Dossier Nutrition | Page 5 of 7 | Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

The cardiovascular benefits of soy

28 May 2020

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A large study (over 200,000 participants) reports that regular soy consumption is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.

To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle

28 May 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.

Obesity and heart function

14 May 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study sheds light on a mechanism of adaptation for the decrease in cardiac energy capacity induced by obesity.

Olive oil, the best source of fat for cooking

30 March 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A new U.S. study confirms that regular consumption of olive oil is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

A new metabolite derived from the microbiota linked to cardiovascular disease

29 March 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Researchers have identified a new metabolite derived from the gut microbiota, phenylacetylglutamine, which is associated with cardiovascular disease through a mechanism of hyperactivation of blood platelets.

Plant or animal proteins: An impact on health

27 February 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to recent studies, reducing the intake of animal proteins and replacing them with plant-based proteins seems beneficial for maintaining good health.

Choosing dietary sources of unsaturated fats has many health benefits

5 February 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is now clearly established that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Effectiveness of exercise to prevent and mitigate diabetes: An important role of the gut microbiota

1 February 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In overweight, prediabetic and sedentary men, exercise induced changes in the gut microbiota that are correlated with improvements in blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.