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Plant based diets can help lower blood pressures of women in the U.S.
Approximately 65% of adults over 60 years in the US are hypertensive. Poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles are fueling the hypertension epidemic. Higher consumption of plant foods can help lower blood pressures in developed countries. Moreover,
The physical entrapment of milk fat in cheese products impacts structure and functionality
Fats are an integral part of many food products, contributing to texture, flavor, and satiety aspects. In general, fats exist as a mixture of both solid and liquid triglycerides, where the solid fraction assembles into crystalline domains
Is apolipoprotein C3 always bad for your health?
Apolipoprotein C3 (APOC3) is a small protein of blood, produced by liver and intestine. Our knowledge of APOC3 functions in relation to human health and disease remains limited, albeit human Apoc3 gene nucleotide sequence was identified more
Generation and incorporation of electrophilic fatty acid nitroalkenes in triacylglycerides
Electrophilic fatty acid nitroalkenes (NO2-FA) are compounds formed in our body that induce protective programs in cells and tissues and reduce inflammation. Beneficial effects have been proven in various diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart attack, lung
