Cardiovascular Health

Mitochondrial Signal Transduction: A Comprehensive Overview

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Mitochondrial Signal Transduction: A Comprehensive Overview

[Selected Literature – Literature Review] Mitochondrial signal transduction The analogy of mitochondria as energy sources is outdated. Mitochondria are living, dynamic, genetic, energy-transforming, biosynthetic, signaling organelles that actively transduce biological information. We consider mitochondria to be the processors of cells, forming the mitochondrial information processing system (MIPS) alongside the nucleus and other organelles. In a … Read more

Supplementation of Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Can Maintain Telomere Length and Reduce Cardiovascular Mortality

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Supplementation of Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Can Maintain Telomere Length and Reduce Cardiovascular Mortality

In October 2023, The Wall Street Journal reported a study showing that individuals over 60 with shorter telomeres are three times more likely to die from heart disease and eight times more likely to die from infections. [1] Telomere shortening is associated with accelerated aging and a higher risk of all-cause mortality. [2] For decades, … Read more

Dietary Adjustments as an Important Intervention for Elevated Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C)

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Dietary Adjustments as an Important Intervention for Elevated Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C)

For cases of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), dietary adjustments are one of the important intervention measures. Here are some specific dietary recommendations to help lower LDL-C levels while maintaining cardiovascular health: — 1. Reduce Saturated and Trans Fat Intake Avoid Foods: Animal fats (fatty meats, lard, butter, cream). Processed foods (fried foods, pastries, cookies, … Read more

What Are the Target Levels for Triglycerides and LDL-C in Individuals with Coronary Heart Disease?

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What Are the Target Levels for Triglycerides and LDL-C in Individuals with Coronary Heart Disease?

The burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in our country continues to increase, and the prevention and control situation is severe. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a pathogenic risk factor for ASCVD. In recent decades, the prevalence of dyslipidemia among individuals aged 18 and older in our country has significantly increased, but the awareness, treatment, … Read more

New Parameters of Smartwatches Will Help Predict Overall Heart Health

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New Parameters of Smartwatches Will Help Predict Overall Heart Health

-Luyuan Heart Forum- Wearable technologies such as smartwatches provide doctors with new ways to monitor patient health and detect cardiovascular risk factors. Metrics such as total daily steps and average resting heart rate have been used to predict cardiovascular health. However, Zhanlin Chen, a medical student at Northwestern University in Chicago, has developed a new … Read more

The Truth About Vitamin C (3)

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The Truth About Vitamin C (3)

Summary of This Issue: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an important antioxidant that we all need. Various foods are rich in Vitamin C, but its dietary sources are mainlyplant-based foods. Humans have lost the ability to synthesize Vitamin C, which may bring other advantages. This article has 2667 words, writing time: 5 hours, recommended reading … Read more

Understanding Vitamin C: Importance, Sources, and Myths

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Understanding Vitamin C: Importance, Sources, and Myths

Vitamin, also known as vitamin, is a type of organic compound essential for maintaining human life activities. Unlike carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, these substances are not raw materials for body tissue or energy sources but play an important role as regulatory substances in material metabolism. In 1912, Polish scientist Casimir Funk first proposed that certain … Read more

How Much Vitamin C Is Effective After Sun Exposure?

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How Much Vitamin C Is Effective After Sun Exposure?

This topic has recently gained a lot of attention. The oral treatment dosage is recommended to be 1-5g, with a suggested treatment period not exceeding 2g, and intravenous injection of 100mg per kilogram daily. In this age of information explosion, it is indeed difficult for the public to understand the actual need. This article summarizes … Read more

Vitamin C: The Key to Preventing Arterial Blockage

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Vitamin C: The Key to Preventing Arterial Blockage

Copyright Statement This article was first published on WeChat public account: Thin Dragon Health,the relentless fighter against China’s obesity problem. I have entrusted “Rights Defender” to protect my article.. Disclaimer: The following text does not constitute any medical advice; it is for information sharing only. Please consult a professional for guidance. Please feel free to … Read more