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Cardiovascular risk

The potential risks and benefits of ketogenic diets on cardiovascular health, including changes in lipid profiles and blood pressure.

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Jan 31, 2026
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What are the long-term cardiovascular effects of regular MCT supplementation in humans?

The best available human data show that regular (medium‑chain triglyceride) supplementation produces small, mixed changes in blood lipids — most consistently a modest rise in triglycerides — and littl...

Jan 17, 2026
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How do GLP‑1 receptor agonists and SGLT‑2 inhibitors compare for cardiovascular and renal protection in type 2 diabetes?

Both GLP‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1 RAs) and SGLT‑2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular and kidney risk in people with type 2 diabetes, but they do so with different strengths: GLP‑1 RAs show consistent ...

Feb 3, 2026

coffee and cardiovascular disease

A large and growing body of observational research ties moderate to lower risks of several cardiovascular outcomes and mortality, though the evidence is not uniform and randomized trials remain sparse...

Feb 2, 2026

How do keto diets affect type 2 diabetes outcomes in randomized controlled trials?

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show that (KDs/VLCKDs) produce consistent short‑to‑medium‑term improvements in weight, triglycerides, and reductions in glucose‑lowering medication use, while effec...

Jan 18, 2026

What practical meal plans and portion strategies align with a Mediterranean diet for people with type 2 diabetes?

A Mediterranean-style approach—plant-forward meals, olive oil as the main fat, regular fish and legumes, limited red/processed meat—has consistent evidence for improving blood glucose control, cardiov...