Inhibition of LDL oxidation by phenolic substances in red wine: a clue to the French paradox?
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Death due to coronary heart disease (CHD) is less among the French because of their regular intake of red wine which contains high-density lipoproteins (HDL). This inference explained the paradox of the low mortality rate in the French despite the consumption of saturated fat. The polysaturated lipid components of low density lipoproteins (LDL) when oxidized leads to artherosclerosis, implying that the inhibition of oxidation by antioxidants such as HDL reduces the risk of heart diseases.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1993
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Epidemiology
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An analysis of epidemiological studies of insulin resistance is presented. Topics addressed include the concept of syndrome X, a category that highlights several conditions associated with insulin resistance that increase the risk of coronary artery disease.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 2000
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Fields of plenty
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Recipes of dishes prepared with a mix of fruits and vegetables are presented.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 2005
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