News tagged with high protein diet


Scientists identify molecular link between metabolism and breast cancer

(Medical Xpress)—A protein associated with conditions of metabolic imbalance, such as diabetes and obesity, may play a role in the development of aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new findings by researchers ...

Cancer created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Calories, not protein or carbs, are key to weight loss for people with diabetes

(Medical Xpress) -- Overweight or obese people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to reduce weight if they focus on cutting back on total calorie intake, rather than specific high protein/high carbohydrate diets according ...

Diabetes created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Medical myth: Cutting carbs is the best way to lose weight

There seems to be an endless number of fad diets and "golden rules" for weight loss. One of the most popular of these rules is that cutting carbohydrates (carbs) is the best way to lose weight.

Health created Aug 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Study identifies receptor's role in regulating obesity, type 2 diabetes

A recent study led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) demonstrates that the A2b-type adenosine receptor, A2bAR, plays a significant role in the regulation of high fat, high cholesterol diet-induced symptoms of ...

Diabetes created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Experts warn of significant cardiovascular risk with Atkins-style diets

Women who regularly eat a low carbohydrate, high protein diet are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease (such as heart disease and stroke) than those who do not, a study published in the British Medical Journal today ...

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National survey highlights perceived importance of dietary protein to prevent weight gain

Atkins Diet, Zone Diet, South Beach Diet, etc., etc., etc. Chances are you have known someone who has tried a high protein diet. In fact, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation, 50% of consumers ...

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Consuming cholesterol-lowering foods results in greater decrease in LDL than low-saturated-fat diet

Persons with high cholesterol who received counseling regarding a diet that combined cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, nuts and plant sterols over 6 months experienced a greater reduction in their low-density ...

Health created Aug 23, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Eliminating the 'good cholesterol' receptor may fight breast cancer

Removing a lipoprotein receptor known as SR-BI may help protect against breast cancer, as suggested by new findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2012 by Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer ...

Cancer created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Soy/milk protein dietary supplements linked to lower blood pressure

Milk and soy protein supplements were associated with lower systolic blood pressure compared to refined carbohydrate dietary supplements, in a study reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Cardiology created Jul 18, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Do low-carb diets damage the kidneys?

Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets—like the Atkins diet—have been popular among dieters for years. For just as long, experts have worried that such diets might be harmful to the kidneys. A study appearing in an ...

Health created May 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Arginine and proline enriched diet may speed wound healing in diabetes

Chronic wounds such as foot ulcers are a common problem for diabetics and are the cause of more than 80 percent of the lower leg amputations in these patients. There is currently no effective way to improve healing of these ...

Diabetes created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1