{"id":28034,"date":"2026-07-28T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/?p=28034"},"modified":"2026-07-28T15:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:46:00","slug":"nutrition-evidence-alert-july-2026-heart-matters-continued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/nutrition-evidence-alert-july-2026-heart-matters-continued\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition Evidence Alert &#8211; July 2026 &#8211; Heart Matters Continued"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month we are continuing the focus on cardiovascular health with our second edition of Heart Matters. Our Expert Reviewers have delved into more research and translated the findings on the role of diet and exercise in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our experts explore recent research examining topics such as the effect of avocado intake on cardiovascular health, the role of the gut microbiota in differing cardiovascular responses to the Mediterranean Diet, the association of tap water salinity with hypertension, and the differential benefits of morning vs evening exercise on cardiometabolic health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/522012\/effect-of-daily-avocado-intake-on-cardiovascular-health-assessed-by-lifes-essential-8-an-ancillary-study-of-hat-a-randomized-controlled-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Daily Avocado Intake on Cardiovascular Health Assessed by Life&#8217;s Essential 8: An Ancillary Study of HAT, a Randomized Controlled Trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With Expert Review from Wilma Kirsten<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/480844\/comparison-with-dietary-groups-of-various-macronutrient-ratios-on-body-weight-and-cardiovascular-risk-factors-in-adults-a-systematic-review-and-network-meta-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison with Dietary Groups of Various Macronutrient Ratios on Body Weight and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With Expert Review from Gail Brady<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/542892\/effects-of-multimodal-mobile-health-interventions-on-cardiovascular-risk-factor-management-in-patients-with-diabetes-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of multimodal mobile health interventions on cardiovascular risk factor management in patients with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With Expert Review from Michelle Weech<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Happy Reading! Please send comments and suggestions to info@nutrition-evidence.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/538138\/cardiac-rehabilitation-influences-serum-myokine-levels-in-patients-after-acute-coronary-syndrome-the-randomised-cardio-reh-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac rehabilitation influences serum myokine levels in patients after acute coronary syndrome: the randomised CARDIO-REH study.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/491281\/gut-microbial-metabolism-of-bile-acids-modifies-the-effect-of-mediterranean-diet-interventions-on-cardiometabolic-risk-in-a-randomized-controlled-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gut microbial metabolism of bile acids modifies the effect of Mediterranean diet interventions on cardiometabolic risk in a randomized controlled trial.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/543768\/key-evidence-for-personalised-nutrition-a-review-of-randomised-controlled-trials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key evidence for personalised nutrition: a review of randomised controlled trials.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/484418\/effect-of-acute-gut-butyrate-delivery-on-blood-pressure-in-black-individuals-with-hypertension-a-proof-of-concept-randomized-controlled-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Acute Gut Butyrate Delivery on Blood Pressure in Black Individuals With Hypertension: A Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Study.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/533326\/effectiveness-of-a-nutritional-intervention-in-patients-with-chronic-heart-failure-at-risk-of-malnutrition-a-prespecified-subanalysis-of-the-pacman-hf-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effectiveness of a Nutritional Intervention in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure at Risk of Malnutrition: A Prespecified Subanalysis of the PACMAN-HF Trial.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/522943\/effects-of-a-cardioprotective-nutritional-program-on-apolipoproteins-and-lipids-in-secondary-cardiovascular-disease-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/483639\/effects-of-fasting-mimicking-diets-with-low-and-high-protein-content-on-cardiometabolic-health-and-autophagy-a-randomized-parallel-group-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of fasting-mimicking diets with low and high protein content on cardiometabolic health and autophagy: A randomized, parallel group study.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/542174\/associations-and-predictive-value-of-weight-adjusted-waist-index-for-cardiovascular-outcomes-in-type-2-diabetes-evidence-from-the-accord-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associations and predictive value of weight-adjusted waist index for cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes: evidence from the ACCORD study.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/542892\/effects-of-multimodal-mobile-health-interventions-on-cardiovascular-risk-factor-management-in-patients-with-diabetes-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of multimodal mobile health interventions on cardiovascular risk factor management in patients with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/489604\/differential-benefits-of-12-week-morning-vs-evening-aerobic-exercise-on-sleep-and-cardiometabolic-health-a-randomized-controlled-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differential benefits of 12-week morning vs. evening aerobic exercise on sleep and cardiometabolic health: a randomized controlled trial.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/541657\/association-of-drinking-water-salinity-with-elevated-blood-pressure-and-risk-of-hypertension-among-coastal-and-other-populations-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of drinking water salinity with elevated blood pressure and risk of hypertension among coastal and other populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/480838\/impact-of-dietary-patterns-on-the-lipidemic-profile-and-the-cardiovascular-risk-in-stage-1-hypertension-a-post-hoc-analysis-of-the-hintreat-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of Dietary Patterns on the Lipidemic Profile and the Cardiovascular Risk in Stage 1 Hypertension: A Post Hoc Analysis of the HINTreat Trial.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/542736\/personalisation-of-the-dutch-combined-lifestyle-intervention-slimmer-improves-participant-retention-and-weight-loss-in-people-at-risk-for-cardiometabolic-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalisation of the Dutch combined lifestyle intervention SLIMMER improves participant retention and weight loss in people at risk for cardiometabolic disease.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for further NED value-added research on cardiovascular health, you can find the full list <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition-evidence.com\/search?_token=U8eXUvtdS7rWYWeMQdXEmgsKmZ6OHldaHq0PCqgh&amp;_method=GET&amp;search=cardiovascular+health&amp;hasPlainLanguageSummary=true&amp;hasExpertReview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be sure to check out the Expert Opinion in the left hand panels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28008\" src=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-EXERCISE-283x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"283\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-EXERCISE-283x400.png 283w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-EXERCISE-566x800.png 566w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-EXERCISE-768x1086.png 768w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-EXERCISE-1086x1536.png 1086w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-EXERCISE-1448x2048.png 1448w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-EXERCISE-700x990.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28007\" src=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-DIET-283x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"283\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-DIET-283x400.png 283w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-DIET-566x800.png 566w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-DIET-768x1086.png 768w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-DIET-1086x1536.png 1086w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-DIET-1448x2048.png 1448w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NED-CARDIOVASCULAR-HEALTH-AND-DIET-700x990.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month we are continuing the focus on cardiovascular health with our second edition of Heart Matters. Our Expert Reviewers have delved into more research and translated the findings on the role of diet and exercise in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.\u00a0\u00a0 Our experts explore recent research examining topics such as the effect of avocado intake on cardiovascular health, the role of the gut microbiota in differing cardiovascular responses to the Mediterranean Diet, the association of tap water salinity with hypertension, and the differential benefits of morning vs evening exercise&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":28004,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[159,161,963,1965,338,2175,1657,241,2249,2252,2251,167,168,171,297,1752,2237,1914,908,1801,1924,1299,172,257,173,262,23,183,1753,200,217,1465,1464],"table_tags":[],"class_list":["post-28034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ned-alert","tag-bant","tag-british-association-for-nutrition-and-lifestyle-medicine","tag-cardiometabiolic-risk","tag-cardiometabolic-health","tag-cardiovascular-health","tag-cardiovascular-problems","tag-expert-reviews","tag-food-for-your-health","tag-genetics","tag-health-apps","tag-health-tech","tag-lifestyle-intervention","tag-lifestyle-medicine","tag-ned","tag-ned-alert","tag-ned-expert-reviews","tag-ned-feature-article","tag-ned-forum","tag-ned-infobite","tag-ned-journal","tag-ned-science-forum","tag-ned-talks","tag-nutrition","tag-nutrition-evidence","tag-nutrition-evidence-database","tag-nutritional-science","tag-nutritional-therapy","tag-nutritional-therapy-practitioner","tag-nutritionists","tag-personalised-nutrition","tag-prevention","tag-research","tag-science-based"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28034"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28034"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28035,"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28034\/revisions\/28035"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/media\/28004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28034"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/call\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=28034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}