Effect of Agraz (<i>Vaccinium meridionale</i> Swartz) on High-Density Lipoprotein Function and Inflammation in Women with Metabolic Syndrome

Effect of Agraz (<i>Vaccinium meridionale</i> Swartz) on High-Density Lipoprotein Function and Inflammation in Women with Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with low-grade inflammation and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) dysfunction. Polyphenol-rich foods may improve these alterations. Agraz is a fruit rich in polyphenols (mainly anthocyanins); however, there is limited information about its effects on human health...

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Main Authors: Catalina Marín-Echeverri, Christopher N. Blesso, Maria Luz Fernández, Yeisson Galvis-Pérez, Gelmy Ciro-Gómez, Vitelbina Núñez-Rangel, Juan C. Aristizábal, Jacqueline Barona-Acevedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
Andean berry
cardiovascular risk factors
HDL dysfunction
inflammation
oxidative stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/7/12/185

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