Suplementos nutricionales como modificadores del riesgo cardiovascular en componentes del síndrome metabólico en adultos

Probiotics and Other Bioactive Compounds with Proven Effect against Obesity and Hypertension: Food Design Opportunities from Lulo Fruit (Solanum quitoense)

“…• Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats (both omega-3 and omega-6), plant sterols, and essential fatty acids instead of saturated fats and trans-fatty acids are proved to be effective in decreasing total cholesterol and increasing the blood level of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) [17].…”

“…• Vitamin E and C consumption is associated to a reduction of vascular risk by decreasing oxidative stress (lipid peroxidation) and proinflammatory cytokines [17]. Improved vitamin C status is hypothesized to alleviate endotoxemia and its consequent proinflammatory responses that are suggested to initiate insulin resistance and related metabolic disorders; on the contrary, inadequate vitamin C status contributes to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, transcytosis of enteric bacteria, and an elevation of circulating lipopolysaccharide, which elicits a low-grade inflammatory response [18].…”

“…Improved vitamin C status is hypothesized to alleviate endotoxemia and its consequent proinflammatory responses that are suggested to initiate insulin resistance and related metabolic disorders; on the contrary, inadequate vitamin C status contributes to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, transcytosis of enteric bacteria, and an elevation of circulating lipopolysaccharide, which elicits a low-grade inflammatory response [18]. As for vitamin D, it reduces the intestinal absorption of fat by increasing that of calcium [17].…”

“…• Essential amino acids, mainly histidine and glycine, are associated with a decrease in insulin resistance and blood pressure, respectively, although conclusive evidence is lacking and additional studies are needed [17].…”