Circadian disruption has been classified as probably carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer. So what is it?
The circadian clock is the … Read more
Circadian rhythm
Probiotic and synbiotic supplementation improves symptoms associated with the metabolic syndrome in pre-diabetics
In July 2018 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effects of probiotics and synbiotics on the metabolic syndrome. 120 adults with prediabetes were divided … Read more
Red-fleshed sweet orange juice appears to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome
In July 2015 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the effect of red orange juice, consumed for an 8-week period, on risk factors for metabolic … Read more
DASH diet* turns 21 in 2018 – scientifically proven to lower blood pressure levels and cholesterol, plus reduces the risk of several types of cancer, heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney stones, diabetes type 2, depression and even slow the progression of kidney disease
In April 1997 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of dietary patterns on blood pressure levels. 459 adults with systolic blood pressures … Read more
Consuming eggs 4-7 times weekly appears to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome
In April 2018 researchers from Korea and the USA published their review of the scientific literature to assess the association between a high egg intake and metabolic syndrome in Korean … Read more
Air pollution at levels common in developed countries appear to be associated with reduced weight loss and a negative effect on lipid profiles and HbAc1 following bariatric surgery
In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the effect of air pollution would be magnified following bariatric surgery. Current evidence suggests … Read more