Dietary pattern and hypertension: the DASH study

Article Abstract:

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension study shows that hypertension can be reduced as effectively with a diet high in vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy products as with supplements. Participants, numbering 459, ate controlled meals for three weeks. The meals that contained high potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels provided the greatest decrease in hypertension. Patients may find it easier to maintain the DASH diet since it tastes better and has more flexibility than sodium restrictive diets.

Usage, Hypertension, Diet therapy

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Glycemic index, cardiovascular disease, and obesity

Article Abstract:

Glycemic index (GI), which measures metabolic response to carbohydrates, can characterize macronutrient content. This index is influenced by starch structure, either at high or low levels. Low-GI diets lower glucose and insulin responses and inhibit de novo lipogenesis, thus decreasing the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.

Cardiovascular diseases, Causes of, Glycemic index

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Agouti/Melanocortin interactions with leptin pathways in obesity

Article Abstract:

The cloning of agouti, a mouse obesity gene, antagonizes the center nervous system melanocortin receptor binding and results in hyperphagia and obesity/hyperinsulinemia syndrome and inhibits the anorexic effects of leptin. However, the effect of agouti and leptin mutations on obesity are independent and additive.

Genetic aspects, Genetics, Obesity gene

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