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Open AccessThe effects of 100% wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) juice consumption on cardiometablic biomarkers: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial in adults with increased risk for type 2 diabetes
Wild blueberries have a high content of polyphenols, but there is limited data evaluating their health benefits in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. The objective of the study was to investigate whether cons...
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The effect of moderate alcohol consumption on biomarkers of inflammation and hemostatic factors in postmenopausal women
Inflammation and hemostasis contribute to the etiology of cardiovascular disease. We previously demonstrated that moderate alcohol consumption (1–2 drinks/day) may decrease risk for cardiovascular disease beca...
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Low to moderate alcohol consumption on serum vitamin D and other indicators of bone health in postmenopausal women in a controlled feeding study
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of no alcohol, low (1 drink or 15 g/day) and moderate (2 drinks or 30 g/day) alcohol consumption on markers of bone health: fasting serum 25-hy...
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Open AccessImpact of stearic acid and oleic acid on hemostatic factors in the context of controlled diets consumed by healthy men
The effects of stearic acid (STA) on cardiovascular disease risk beyond lipid and lipoprotein risk factors, including hemostasis, are unclear, particularly when compared with unsaturated fatty acids. The aim o...
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Effect of cocoa and green tea on biomarkers of glucose regulation, oxidative stress, inflammation and hemostasis in obese adults at risk for insulin resistance
Flavanols may provide protection against insulin resistance, but little is known about the amounts and types of flavanols that may be efficacious.
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Oolong tea does not improve glucose metabolism in non-diabetic adults
Studies of the influence of tea on glucose metabolism have produced inconsistent results, possibly because of the lack of dietary control and/or unclear characterization of tea products.
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Measures of adiposity and body fat distribution in relation to serum folate levels in postmenopausal women in a feeding study
To assess the associations between serum folate concentration and measures of adiposity in postmenopausal women.
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Calorie intake misreporting by diet record and food frequency questionnaire compared to doubly labeled water among postmenopausal women
We assessed the extent of energy misreporting from the use of a self-administered 7-day diet record (7-DDR) and a widely used food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) compared to total energy expenditure from doubly...
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Moderate alcohol consumption and levels of antioxidant vitamins and isoprostanes in postmenopausal women
Background: Although alcohol intake has been positively associated with breast cancer risk in epidemiologic studies, the mechanisms mediating this association are speculative.
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Effects of moderate alcohol consumption on folate and vitamin B12 status in postmenopausal women
Background: Although alcohol intake has been positively associated with breast cancer risk in epidemiologic studies, a causal relationship has not been established, and the mechanisms mediating this association a...