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Distribution of High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Its Relationship with Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Middle-Aged Chinese Population

This observational study of 8,389 middle-aged Chinese adults revealed that elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels correlated strongly with age, blood pressure, glucose, BMI, and LDL cholesterol. About 63% of individuals with coexisting hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity had hs-CRP concentrations in the top quartile. These findings underscore hs-CRP’s

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Factors associated with inflammation markers, a cross-sectional analysis

This cross-sectional study analyzed factors associated with inflammation markers in healthy women, finding significant correlations between higher BMI, smoking, physical inactivity, and elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and other inflammatory biomarkers. These results highlight the role of lifestyle and body composition in systemic inflammation, underscoring the importance of weight

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Factors Associated with Multiple Biomarkers of Systemic Inflammation

This observational study examined associations between various demographic, lifestyle, and dietary factors and systemic inflammation markers in adults aged 50–76 years. Higher age and BMI were linked to increased levels of most inflammation markers, while physical activity, dietary vitamin C, fiber intake, and omega-3 fatty acids were associated with lower

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Beneficial effects of l-carnitine supplementation for weight management in overweight and obese adults: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of l-carnitine supplementation on weight management in overweight and obese adults, analyzing 37 randomized controlled trials with a total of 2,292 participants. The findings showed that l-carnitine supplementation led to a significant reduction in body weight (-1.21 kg, P < 0.001), BMI

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Oxidative DNA damage estimated by 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine excretion in humans: influence of smoking, gender and body mass index

This observational study examined the relationship between oxidative DNA damage, measured by urinary 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) excretion, and lifestyle factors such as smoking, gender, and body mass index (BMI) in 121 healthy individuals aged 25-64. Results showed that smokers had a 50% higher 8-OHdG excretion than non-smokers (p

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Serum estrogen level after hormone replacement therapy and body mass index in postmenopausal and bilaterally ovariectomized women

This observational study examined the relationship between serum estrogen levels after hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and body mass index (BMI) in postmenopausal and bilaterally ovariectomized women. It found that daily HRT administration led to a significant positive correlation between serum estradiol levels and BMI (P < 0.05 and P <

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