Abstract:Chronic consumption of a Western diet (WD), high in added sugars and saturated fat (SFA) and low in fiber, contributes to increased cardiometabolic risk parameters, including elevated serum lipids and uric acid (UA). Additionally, long-term WD consumption is negatively associated with cognitive function and brain health. Reductions in cerebral blood flow (CBF) have been observed following acute dietary added sugar and SFA intake; however, the direct acute effects of a Western-style meal on cerebrovascular func… Show more
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