In October 2018 researchers from Chile published the results of their study to assess whether wine grape pomace flour had any effect on a variety of blood test results. 27 … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency appears to be more common in women and associated with osteopenia, a higher BMI, insulin resistance, and increased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
In December 2018 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the association of vitamin D and factors of healthy aging in 1,839 middle-aged and older individuals. … Read more
A higher intake of plant-based products along with a lower intake of animal products may reduce the risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes and diabetes type 2
In September 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess whether adherence to a diet high in plant-based foods and low in animal products was … Read more
High flavonol dark chocolate appears to reduce blood pressure, dyslipidaemia and glycaemia thereby decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease
In January 2019 researchers from Poland reviewed the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of cocoa on cardiovascular risk factors. Results of their review showed that cocoa consumption, especially … Read more
Higher vitamin D levels prior to starting an exercise regime may improve exercise-induced body changes and insulin resistance in overweight women
In November 2016 researchers Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D, inter- and intra-muscular fatty tissue and insulin resistance in 40 women with … Read more
A pecan-rich diet appears to reduce the risk of diabetes type 2, stroke and heart disease in overweight and obese adults
In March 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to compare a pecan rich diet with an isocaloric control diet similar in total fat and fibre … 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