Diet in patients with metabolic syndrome: What is the ideal macronutrient composition?

Authors :: Timóteo AT
Source :: Revista portuguesa de cardiologia [Rev Port Cardiol (Engl Ed)] 2018 Dec; Vol. 37 (12), pp. 1001-1006. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jun 20.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is currently a worldwide epidemic. First-line interventions consist of profound changes in lifestyle, particularly in diet, for which moderate and balanced consumption of macronutrients associated with calorie restriction is recommended. However, in recent years, several studies have proposed that diets that restrict certain macronutrients even further may be better for controlling both weight and metabolic risk factors. In the present paper, we review the currently available evidence on this question, which is difficult to address and control in clinical practice.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Gastrointestinal Microbiome
Humans
Nutritive Value
Diet, Reducing
Metabolic Syndrome diet therapy
Nutrients

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