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Live long and eat olive oil: The association between olive oil and mortality
- In this prospective cohort study in Italy, a high intake of olive oil was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and the risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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Magnesium for sleep and anxiety
- In this systematic review of primarily randomized controlled trials, most of the included studies reported that supplementation with magnesium improved sleep and anxiety.
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The effects of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids on blood lipids and lipoprotein(a)
- In this randomized controlled trial, diets enriched in alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) or linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) had similar effects on serum lipoprotein(a). However, the alpha-linolenic diet had more of a beneficial effect on other blood lipids, including LDL-C.
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Effects of turmeric and black pepper in breakfast on blood glucose, hunger, and palatability
- In this randomized crossover study, adding black pepper and turmeric to breakfast lowered postmeal blood glucose levels.
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Can a carbohydrate mouth rinse improve resistance exercise performance?
- In this randomized crossover trial, using a carbohydrate mouth rinse before performing resistance exercise (deadlifting) improved performance without affecting perceived effort.
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