Metabolic syndrome: the role of flavan-3-ols in the diet

New evidence links flavan-3-ols and mortality in the MetS population Clinical context: polyphenols and risk in metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome (MetS)—a combination of abdominal obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance—affects a significant proportion of the adult population and is associated with increased mortality. In this scenario, dietary bioactive compounds, particularly flavan-3-ols (catechins found in tea,…

Association of LA and ALA with Mortality in Diabetes

NHANES Study: Association between Intake of Linoleic Acid and Alpha-linolenic Acid and Mortality in Patients with Diabetes Diabetes mellitus represents one of the major challenges for public health, with growing concerns regarding chronic complications and associated mortality. Among the many variables involved in diabetes management, diet plays a fundamental role. In particular, the intake of…