Tag: glucose

No differential effect of beverages sweetened with fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, or glucose on systemic or adipose tissue inflammation in normal-weight to obese adults: a randomized controlled trial

This randomized, double-blind, crossover trial investigated the effects of consuming beverages sweetened with fructose, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), or glucose on systemic and adipose tissue inflammation in 24 adults ranging from normal weight to obese. Over three 8-day periods, participants consumed 4 servings per day of each sweetened beverage, accounting

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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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