Risk factors
Control of inflammation through diet
Recent studies report that a diet that reduces chronic inflammation is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
The importance of properly controlling your blood pressure
A study reports that the onset of hypertension before the age of 45 doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Chile, an example of aggressive state intervention to combat the obesity epidemic
In response to the skyrocketing rate of obesity in the Chilean population, the authorities have imposed a law that severely regulates the promotion and sale of ultra-processed industrial products, especially among young people.
Plant-based meat substitutes reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors
Replacing meat with plant-based meat substitutes significantly decreases certain cardiovascular risk factors according to a randomized, controlled study conducted at Stanford University.
To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle
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
A study sheds light on a mechanism of adaptation for the decrease in cardiac energy capacity induced by obesity.
A new metabolite derived from the microbiota linked to cardiovascular disease
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
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
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
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.