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Patient freedom to choose a weight loss diet in the treatment of overweight and obesity: a randomized dietary intervention in type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes

This 2014 randomized controlled trial assessed whether allowing patients with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes the freedom to choose and switch among three diets (CSIRO, South Beach, Mediterranean) over 12 months would improve adherence and weight loss compared to assigning a fixed diet (CSIRO only). Among 144 participants (BMI >27),

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Diets for weight management in adults with type 2 diabetes: an umbrella review of published meta-analyses and systematic review of trials of diets for diabetes remission

This umbrella review analyzed 19 meta-analyses and 16 intervention trials to evaluate the effectiveness of various diets on weight management and diabetes remission in adults with type 2 diabetes. Very low energy diets (VLEDs) providing 400–500 kcal/day for 8–12 weeks resulted in the greatest weight loss, averaging 6.6 kg more

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Dietary Factors and Prostate Cancer Development, Progression, and Reduction

This 2021 review examines the role of various dietary factors in the development, progression, and potential reduction of prostate cancer (PCa). High intake of red and processed meats, saturated fats, and dairy products is associated with increased PCa risk. Conversely, diets high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, especially

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Factors That May Enhance Longevity: A Literature Review and a Comprehensive Update for Aesthetic Surgeons

This 2016 literature review identifies 14 factors positively influencing human longevity, including caloric restriction, physical activity, happiness, vitamin intake, vegetarian or Mediterranean diet, oriental practices, socioeconomic status, genetics, sexual activity, sleep, moderate wine consumption, religion, and education. The review emphasizes the importance of integrating these factors into postoperative care for

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Modifiable lifestyle risk factors and C-reactive protein in patients with coronary artery disease: Implications for an anti-inflammatory treatment target population

This 2021 observational study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (DOI: 10.1177/2047487319885458) examined the link between modifiable lifestyle risk factors (modRFs) and systemic inflammation, measured via high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), in 1,014 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Nearly half of the patients had elevated hsCRP levels (≥2

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Randomized controlled trials investigating the relationship between dietary pattern and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein: a systematic review

This systematic review, published in 2019 in Nutritional Reviews (DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuz003), analyzed 56 randomized controlled trials to investigate the effects of various dietary patterns on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels, a marker of systemic inflammation linked to cardiovascular risk. The review examined diets such as low-fat, low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean, Portfolio, Paleolithic,

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The role of nutrition in inflammaging

This narrative review explores the relationship between nutrition and inflammaging, the chronic low-grade inflammation associated with aging. It highlights the benefits of diets rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish—such as the Mediterranean diet—associated with lower levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α

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Dietary patterns and associations with biomarkers of inflammation in adults: a systematic review of observational studies

This systematic review of 69 observational studies examined the relationship between dietary patterns and inflammatory biomarkers in adults. It found that adherence to healthy diets, particularly the Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory patterns, correlated with lower levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Most cross-sectional studies reported significant

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