Low Carb Breakfast Could Support Glycemic Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Reduction in HbA1C reached near statistical significance in the low carb breakfast group compared to control (P= 0.06).
Higher Legume Intake Associated with Improved Blood Pressure Control in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Multivariate analysis shows that systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were significantly and inversely associated with legume consumption (p < 0.001; p = 0.014, respectively).
Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Associated with Reduced Apoliprotein B, Total Cholesterol and LDL-C Levels
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 RCTs focused on plant-based diets and cholesterol levels shows that subjects following a vegan or vegetarian diet had reduced levels of total cholesterol, lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B compared to participants following an omnivore diet.
Fish Oil Supplementation and the Risk of Coronary Artery Disease in Diabetics and Prediabetics
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that fish oil supplementation is associated with decreased risk of coronary artery disease in adult diabetics and prediabetics.
Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipid Levels in Subjects with Diabetes
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from the systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 RCTs with 965 participants shows that cinnamon supplementation significantly reduced TG (p = 0.005) and LDL-C levels (p = 0.004), while improving HDL-C levels (p < 0.001).
Probiotic Administration Positively Influences Cognition in Subjects with Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-week supplementation of probiotics (a daily dose of 900 billion CFU/d) improved immediate recall and reduced hippocampal activation in subjects with depression compared to placebo.
Saffron Tea Improves Happiness Scores in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the randomized controlled trial show that consumption of a 30 mg teabag of saffron consumed once daily for 6 weeks significantly improved postmenopausal women’s mean happiness scores compared to the control (p <0.001).
Spirulina Administration Significantly Improves Lipid Profiles
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 RCTs with 1076 subjects shows that spirulina supplementation significantly increased HDL-C levels (p < 0.05), while significantly reducing LDL-C (p < 0.05), TC (p < 0.05), and TG levels (p < 0.05).
Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Clinical Parameters in People Fifty Years and Older
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that men and women with vitamin D deficiency had higher hemoglobin A1C levels (a measure of elevated glucose). In women, vitamin D levels were inversely associated with HbA1c, body mass index, and a marker for inflammation.
Association of Plasma Levels of Essential Metals and Minerals on Overall and Cardiovascular Mortality in Type 2 Diabetics
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that in type 2 diabetics, plasma levels of iron and selenium are negatively associated with overall mortality, iron levels are negatively associated with cardiovascular mortality, and copper levels are positively associated with all-cause mortality.
