(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Korea University in Seoul investigated the hypocholesterolemic activity of hexacosanol on hepatocytes and high-fat–induced obese mice. The results of their study, which elucidate the mechanism behind hexacosanol’s cholesterol-lowering activity, were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Policosanols are hypocholesterolemic compounds but their mechanism of action is not well-understood. The researchers hypothesized […]

(Natural News) Atherosclerosis is a vascular disease caused by the buildup of cholesterol and other substances along the arterial walls. It is strongly associated with hepatic steatosis or the accumulation of fat in the liver due to common risk factors, such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. In a recent study, researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental […]

(Natural News) Many people take statins with the aim of improving their health, but these drugs come with so many side effects that they’re often not worth taking. Long under fire for their lack of results and their role in raising the risk of diabetes, yet another reason has emerged for avoiding these drugs: They […]

(Natural News) The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that people reduce their intake of saturated fats and shift to eating foods rich in healthier polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. In particular, Americans are urged to stay away from meats, poultry, and dairy products that contain high amounts of solid fats as much as possible, as […]

(Natural News) This paper describes a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention study conducted by researchers from the Leibniz University Hannover in Germany to evaluate the effects of a low moncacolin K dose and folic acid on plasma lipids and homocysteine levels, respectively. The results of their analyses were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Hypercholesterolemia and elevated homocysteine […]

(Natural News) There are many dietary guidelines available today. Some follow a diet that restricts fat consumption in favor of carbohydrates, while others prefer a low-carb diet that prioritizes proteins and fat, which, in practice, has been more successful at inducing short-term weight loss. However, while studies have explained the science between these two popular […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research looked at the association between postprandial insulin resistance and lipid metabolism in abdominally obese individuals. The study was conducted by researchers from Southeast University and Ningxia Medical University in China. Abdominal obesity is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance, which may contribute to abnormal […]

(Natural News) Teens may want to consider building their muscles not only for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea found in their study that teens with low muscle mass were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research examined the effect of salmon intake on lipoprotein particle size and concentration associated with cardiovascular disease risk. The study was carried out by researchers at Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, the University of Minnesota, and the University of North Dakota. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines […]

(Natural News) Obesity has become a global epidemic, affecting more than 650 million people. Poor diet is one of the reasons behind this widespread problem. A study published in The British Medical Journal found that oversized meals served at restaurants and fast food outlets are part of a poor diet, and associated with obesity. In the […]