The endothelium can evoke relaxations of the underlying vascular smooth muscle, by
releasing vasodilator substances. The best‐characterized endothelium‐derived relaxing …

The aim of the present systematic review was to synthesize data from randomized controlled
trials investigating the effects of olive oil on markers of inflammation or endothelial function …

Background: Oxidative stress plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.
Anthocyanin, a natural antioxidant, has been reported to reduce oxidative stress and to …

The endothelium can evoke relaxations (dilatations) of the underlying vascular smooth
muscle, by releasing vasodilator substances. The best characterized endothelium‐derived …

Adipose tissue secretes bioactive peptides, termed 'adipokines', which act locally and
distally through autocrine, paracrine and endocrine effects. In obesity, increased production …

Endothelium is the largest organ in the body strategically located between the wall of blood
vessels and the blood stream. The human body contains approximately 1013 endothelial …

The endothelium is a complex organ with a multitude of properties essential for control of
vascular functions. Dysfunction of the vascular endothelium is regarded as an important …

Cardiovascular disease accounts for an overwhelming proportion of the morbidity and
mortality suffered by patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and recent work has …

The global epidemic of obesity is accompanied by an increased prevalence of
cardiovascular disease (CVD), in particular stroke and heart attack. Dysfunctional adipose …

Elevated hepatic glucose production, impaired insulin secretion, and insulin resistance-
abnormalities of glucose metabolism typically found in subjects with obesity-are major …