Tag: coronary heart disease
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Increased Homocysteine, Coronary Heart Disease and Nutrition
Homocysteine is an amino acid that is associated with the metabolism of the amino acid methionine and is a precursor of the amino acid cysteine. Increased blood homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia) has been associated with acute coronary syndrome and is an indicator of increased risk for thromboembolic events such as acute myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke and pulmonary…
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Ultra-processed Foods and the Unbreakable Bond to Visceral Fat
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are very prevalent in modern diets due to their convenience and variety. UPFs are defined by the NOVA classification system, which categorizes foods into four groups based on the nature, extent and purpose of industrial processing: Group 1 Unprocessed or minimally processed foods that have been refrigerated, washed or dried, e.g. fresh…
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Moderate Coffee Consumption Offers Lower Risk of Heart Disease
A new study published in June 2025 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that MODERATE coffee consumption due to the caffeine it contains could be beneficial for preventing diseases such as coronary heart disease. The study examined data from 360,000 people aged between 37 and 73 years, with 99.5% of the people…
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