{"id":15944,"date":"2021-03-25T14:13:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T14:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/?p=15944"},"modified":"2021-09-13T08:40:34","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T07:40:34","slug":"nutrition-evidence-alert-march-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/nutrition-evidence-alert-march-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition Evidence Alert \u2013 March 2021 &#8211; Cardiovascular Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cardiovascular Health &#8211;\u00a0the Latest Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.\u00a0\u00a0British Heart Foundation statistical analysis shows that one\u00a0person dies of heart and circulatory disease every 3 minutes in the UK.\u00a0\u00a0This despite the fact that the UK spends approximately \u00a39 billion per year on health care in this area.\u00a0\u00a0What is clear \u2013 and becoming more so \u2013 is that\u00a0nutrition has a central role to play in the primary and secondary prevention of\u00a0cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<p>There is a lot of confusion amongst the general public as to what constitutes a heart healthy way of eating.\u00a0\u00a0Nutrition science is constantly evolving, making it difficult for patients and healthcare practitioners to establish best practice.\u00a0\u00a0Whilst macro and micro-nutrient studies are important, focusing on healthy eating\u00a0education\u00a0in general will be the key to progress and future prevention of heart disease.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15946 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grace-o-driscoll-auKMC7ZvUhU-unsplash-117x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grace-o-driscoll-auKMC7ZvUhU-unsplash-117x400.jpg 117w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grace-o-driscoll-auKMC7ZvUhU-unsplash-601x2048.jpg 601w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grace-o-driscoll-auKMC7ZvUhU-unsplash.jpg 606w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 117px) 100vw, 117px\" \/>In this edition of the Nutrition Evidence alert, the focus is on whole foods and dietary patterns in relation to heart and circulatory disease.\u00a0\u00a0Selected studies \u2013 see below \u2013 present findings on whole walnut intake, the role of egg and processed meat consumption, as well as analysis of Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate dietary patterns.<\/p>\n<p>The Nutrition Evidence Database is a rich resource of information on this topic. \u00a0Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/search?term=cardiovascular+disease&amp;limit=expert_opinion%3APlain+Language+Summary&amp;year-from=2017&amp;year-to=2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to view the 142 papers released within the last 5 years and indexed by our team.\u00a0\u00a0For focused reading, see the Nutrition Evidence management picks below, along with recommended podcast, video and blog post.<\/p>\n<p>Happy exploring.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended Blog, video and podcast:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/5ee2d96320065f24d081bb86f04e8482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>COVID19: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health from the Metagencis Institute 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/4bcdbb99cfcc41136498d37dd53d4d19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Does the gut microbiome increase cardiovascular disease? from Alex Manos 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/666fed22acd7c6715bb0228a9b0beaa9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Oral hygiene and COVID-19 is there a link? from Dr. Victoria Sampson 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Recommended reading:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/31848609?term=31848609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walnuts and Vegetable Oils Containing Oleic Acid Differentially Affect the Gut Microbiota and Associations with Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Follow-up of a Randomized, Controlled, Feeding Trial in Adults at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease<\/a>. in\u00a0The Journal of nutrition,\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32428300?term=32428300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reduction in saturated fat intake for cardiovascular disease<\/a>. in\u00a0The Cochrane database of systematic reviews,\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32951855?term=32951855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effect of Omega-3 Dosage on Cardiovascular Outcomes: An Updated Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Interventional Trials<\/a>. in\u00a0Mayo Clinic proceedings,\u00a02021<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32132002?term=32132002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease: three large prospective US cohort studies, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis<\/a>. in\u00a0BMJ (Clinical research ed.),\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32714512?term=32714512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is the best diet for cardiovascular wellness? A comparison of different nutritional models<\/a>.\u00a0in International journal of obesity supplements,\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32899880?term=32899880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Disease, with Emphasis on Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Failure<\/a>. in\u00a0International journal of molecular sciences,\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32304359?term=32304359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast Skipping, Body Composition, and Cardiometabolic Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials<\/a>. in\u00a0Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.),\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32489711?term=32489711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comorbid Chronic Diseases are Strongly Correlated with Disease Severity among COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis<\/a>. in\u00a0Aging and disease,\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32563261?term=32563261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Systematic review of the prospective association of daily step counts with risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, and dysglycemia<\/a>. in\u00a0The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity,\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32837829?term=32837829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, and Influenza: How Are They Connected?<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Current tropical medicine reports,\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32011623?term=32011623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associations of Processed Meat, Unprocessed Red Meat, Poultry, or Fish Intake With Incident Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause Mortality<\/a>. in\u00a0JAMA internal medicine,\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32188587?term=32188587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associations of fat and carbohydrate intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality: prospective cohort study of UK Biobank participants<\/a>. in\u00a0BMJ (Clinical research ed.),\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32699048?term=32699048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dietary intake of total, animal, and plant proteins and risk of all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies<\/a>. in\u00a0BMJ (Clinical research ed.),\u00a02020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/32443766?term=32443766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effect of Hesperidin on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: The Role of Intestinal Microbiota on Hesperidin Bioavailability<\/a>. in\u00a0Nutrients,\u00a02020;12(5)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardiovascular Health &#8211;\u00a0the Latest Research Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.\u00a0\u00a0British Heart Foundation statistical analysis shows that one\u00a0person dies of heart and circulatory disease every 3 minutes in the UK.\u00a0\u00a0This despite the fact that the UK spends approximately \u00a39 billion per year on health care in this area.\u00a0\u00a0What is clear \u2013 and becoming more so \u2013 is that\u00a0nutrition has a central role to play in the primary and secondary prevention of\u00a0cardiovascular disease. 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