1 de julio de 2023
Cabernet sauvignon dry red wine ameliorates atherosclerosis in mice by regulating inflammation and endothelial function, activating AMPK phosphorylation, and modulating gut microbiota
Limited evidence suggests that the abundance of antioxidant polyphenols in dry red wine (DRW) may prevent cardiovascular diseases, a benefit likely attributed to abundant antioxidant polyphenols present in DRW. Here,…
Cardiología
30 de junio de 2023
Drinking alcohol in moderation is associated with lower rate of all-cause mortality in individuals with higher rather than lower educational level: findings from the MORGAM project
The association between socioeconomic status (SES) and alcohol-related diseases has been widely explored. Less is known, however, on whether the association of moderate drinking with all-cause mortality is modified by…
Cardiología
20 de junio de 2023
Reduced Stress-Related Neural Network Activity Mediates the Effect of Alcohol on Cardiovascular Risk
BACKGROUND: Chronic stress associates with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) via increased stress-related neural network activity (SNA). Light/moderate alcohol consumption (ACl/m) has been linked to lower MACE risk, but the…
Cardiología, Neurología
17 de junio de 2023
Association between Wine Consumption with Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Background: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was: (i) to examine the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and coronary heart disease (CHD) and…
Cardiología
29 de mayo de 2023
Polyphenol intake and mortality: A nationwide cohort study in the adult population of Spain.
Background and aims: Polyphenols are secondary metabolites present in small quantities in plant-based food and beverages, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Main groups of polyphenols include flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes,…
Medicina Preventiva
12 de mayo de 2023
Change in habitual intakes of flavonoid-rich foods and mortality in US males and females.
Background Higher baseline intakes of flavonoid-rich foods and beverages are associated with a lower risk of chronic disease and mortality in observational studies. However, associations between changes in intakes and…
Endocrinología, Epidemiología
1 de marzo de 2023
Association of microbiota polyphenols with cardiovascular health in the context of a Mediterranean diet
Background and aims The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is rich in polyphenols, phytochemicals that are beneficial for cardiovascular health. Phenolic compounds have poor bioavailability but they are extensively metabolized by the…
22 de noviembre de 2022
Association of Dietary Intake of Flavonols With Changes in Global Cognition and Several Cognitive Abilities
Background and Objectives Previous research has examined the association between cognition and flavonoids: bioactives found in foods, known to possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. We extend this research by investigating…
Neurología
16 de julio de 2022
Population-level risks of alcohol consumption by amount, geography, age, sex, and year: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2020
Background The health risks associated with moderate alcohol consumption continue to be debated. Small amounts of alcohol might lower the risk of some health outcomes but increase the risk of…
Cardiología
30 de mayo de 2022
The History, Science, And Art Of Wine And The Case For Health Benefits: Perspecitives Of An Oenophilic Cardiovascular Pathologist
This article stems from the intersection of the author’s long-standing interests in science, medicine, pathology and oenology. A discussion is provided of selected aspects of the science of viticulture and…
Cardiología