Inflammation may worsen fats’ role in obesity diseases

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 16:30 in Health & Medicine

An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake – a recognized risk factor for obesity-related disorders – and the development of diseases like type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis. A new study in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry demonstrates that ingesting fats similar to those in a Mediterranean-type diet, featuring […]

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