The increasing burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) despite the progress in
management entails the need of more effective preventive and curative strategies. As dietary …

Cholesterol plays a vital role in the human body as a precursor of steroid hormones and bile
acids, in addition to providing structure to cell membranes. Whole body cholesterol …

Diabetes management relies on effective evidence-based advice that informs and
empowers individuals to manage their health. Alongside other cornerstones of diabetes …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the first cause of mortality in Western countries.
Among cardiometabolic risk factors, dyslipidemia, and especially high low-density …

Growing evidence underscores the important role of glycemic control in health and recovery
from illness. Carbohydrate ingestion in the diet or administration in nutritional support is …

Hypertension remains the main cause of cardiovascular complications leading to increased
mortality. The discoveries of recent years underline the important role of endothelial …

Cardiovascular complications are the most common complications of diabetes mellitus. A
prominent attribute of diabetic cardiovascular complications is accelerated atherosclerosis …

Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are mononuclear cells that circulate in the blood and are
derived from different tissues, expressing cell surface markers that are similar to mature …

The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet are thought to be mediated via its anti-
inflammatory effects; however, the anti-inflammatory effect of this diet is unclear in patients …

A growing interest in development of milk desserts with good nutritional and rheological
properties can be observed. A good and stability rheological as well as nutritional properties …