Red meat consumption, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

W Shi, X Huang, CM Schooling… - European heart …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Aims Observational studies show inconsistent associations of red meat consumption with
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. Moreover, red meat consumption varies by sex …

The Relationship between Changes in MYBPC3 Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism-Associated Metabolites and Elite Athletes' Adaptive Cardiac Function

E Riguene, M Theodoridou, L Barrak… - Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Athletic performance is a multifactorial trait influenced by a complex interaction of
environmental and genetic factors. Over the last decades, understanding and improving elite …

L‐carnitine alleviates cardiac microvascular dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy by enhancing PINK1‐Parkin‐dependent mitophagy through the CPT1a‐PHB2 …

S Li, M Liu, J Chen, Y Chen, M Yin, Y Zhou… - Acta …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To explore the beneficial effects of L‐carnitine on cardiac microvascular dysfunction in
diabetic cardiomyopathy from the perspectives of mitophagy and mitochondrial integrity …

Causal effects of COVID-19 on structural changes in specific brain regions: a Mendelian randomization study

S Zhou, T Wei, X Liu, Y Liu, W Song, X Que, Y Xing… - BMC medicine, 2023 - Springer
Background Previous studies have found a correlation between coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) and changes in brain structure and cognitive function, but it remains unclear …

Total meat (flesh) supply may be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases worldwide

W You, S Feng, F Donnelly - Food Science & Nutrition, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Consumption of red meat instead of white meat has typically been associated with
cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Reflecting actual diet patterns, this study explored the role …

The Associations of Genetically Predicted Plasma Alanine with Coronary Artery Disease and its Risk Factors: A Mendelian Randomization Study

X Huang, JV Zhao - The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Alanine is an amino acid commonly used as a nutritional supplement and plays
a key role in the glucose-alanine cycle. Plasma alanine has been associated in …

Carnitine functions as an enhancer of NRF2 to inhibit osteoclastogenesis via regulating macrophage polarization in osteoporosis

T Yang, S Liu, H Ma, H Lai, C Wang, K Ni, Y Lu… - Free Radical Biology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Osteoporosis, which manifests as reduced bone mass and deteriorated bone quality, is
common in the elderly population. It is characterized by persistent elevation of macrophage …

The effects of L-carnitine supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors in participants with impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes: a systematic review and dose …

R Gheysari, M Nikbaf-Shandiz, AM Hosseini… - Diabetology & Metabolic …, 2024 - Springer
Aims L-carnitine plays a role related to cardiometabolic factors, but its effectiveness and
safety in CVD are still unknown. We aim to assess the effect of L-carnitine supplementation …

Causal effects of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease on cerebral cortical structure: a Mendelian randomization analysis

Z Mai, H Mao - Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Previous studies have highlighted changes in the cerebral cortical structure and
cognitive function among nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. However, the …

Carnitine is a friend in HFpEF and foe in HFrEF

H Wang, H Wei, M Zhao, J Wu, M Fei, N Lin, R Zhan… - iScience, 2024 - cell.com
Heart failure (HF) is a global concern, particularly HF with preserved ejection fraction
(HFpEF), lacking effective treatments. Understanding the differences of metabolic profiles …