A recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology–Renal Physiology, reveals that low levels of zinc are associated with high blood pressure. This is the first study that attempts to elucidate the association that had previously been observed between the development of hypertension and Zinc levels.. The researchers studied the activity of the sodium chloride cotransporter in rats that were fed a low and normal level of zinc.. The results reveal that the activity of the transmembrane protein is altered by the presence of zinc, increasing when the zinc level is…
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between the 27 y 29 of March of 2019 at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (WHILE). This symposium will feature the participation of prominent international and national exhibitors, and within its themes it will address the following topics: 1. Healthy and sustainable foods. 2. Nutritional Genomics. 3. Nutrition and physical activity for a healthy life. 4. Socio-economic and cultural factors in nutrition. 5. Urban planning, nutrition, exercise and health It is also worth noting that in this symposium free works can be presented in poster form., in addition to having travel assistance for students of programs…
An Italian group of researchers studied the effect of consuming Spirulina on the reduction of blood pressure. Spirulina is a cyanobacteria considered a “superfood”, with high protein content, iron and other nutrients. Some research has indicated that Spirulina helps control blood glucose and lipid levels., It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps protect against certain types of cancer. Now, Work recently published in the journal Hypertension shows that Spirulina consumption reduces blood pressure through the phosphatidylinositol signaling pathway 3 recorder (PI3K/ACT). The researchers…
Scripps Research Institute researchers reveal how cells detect changes in blood pressure. Although the role of baroreceptor cells in regulating blood pressure was known, The mechanism by which these neurons regulate pressure through the baroreceptor reflex was unknown.. The results of the recent work published in the journal Science show that two proteins, PIEZO1 and PIEZO2, members of a family of proteins that convert physical stimuli such as touch or blood flow into chemical signals, are necessary for the functioning of the baroreceptor reflex. This finding will allow the development of an alternative therapy for those…
Recently, A study published in the American Journal of Hypertension evaluated the association between the risk of hypertension with periodontal diseases and tooth loss in 36.692 postmenopausal women. The participants were monitored annually from 1998 until the 2015, framed in the Women's Health Initiative-Observational Study(EU). The study revealed that there is a positive correlation between tooth loss and the risk of hypertension among postmenopausal women. And this association is much greater among younger participants and those with a lower body mass index.. Compared to the rest of the women, The participants presented a 20% as an adult…
A study was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which relate lead exposure to the risk of developing treatment-resistant hypertension. Previously, studies have been published that associate the presence of lead in the blood with increased blood pressure., It has even been suggested that lead would be a risk factor for death from cardiovascular conditions.. But so far, none have addressed the relationship between lead exposure and the risk of resistant hypertension. In such a way, The research group used the level of lead contained in…
Researchers from The University of Toledo (Ohio, EU) recently published a study in Cell Reports, where they show that by increasing the supply of beta-hydroxybutyrate, It is possible to regulate blood pressure without the need to increase physical activity or reduce salt consumption, risk factor for hypertension. Beta-hydroxybutyrate, ionized form of betahydroxybutyric acid, It is a ketone produced in the liver through the metabolism of fatty acids. It had previously been reported that by increasing exercise, reducing caloric consumption and reducing salt consumption increases the concentrations of this ketone. But so far no…
The doctor. Carlos Fardela, Investigador del Departamento de Endocrinología de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad Católica, asociado de la Sociedad Chilena de Hipertensión (SChH) e investigador principal del Instituto Milenio de Inmunología e Inmunoterapia (IMII), descubrió que el 10% de los pacientes hipertensos presentan una alteración específica que puede ser tratada con medicamentos. La alteración es hereditaria y está relacionada al cortisol, hormona asociada a condiciones de estrés, pero no así con hipertensión. Nevertheless, The doctor. Fardella encontró una falla en la regulación esta hormona a nivel renal que provoca la reabsorción de sal y con esto,…
Durante el mes de mayo se realizó la campaña global May Measurement Month 2018. In our country, The campaign had the participation of the Chilean Society of Cardiology, Chilean Society of Hypertension, medical consultants, clinics and universities. Throughout the month, dissemination was carried out through the media and public activities., where blood pressure measurements were also offered along with the recording of demographic data, cardiovascular health, weight and size. A total of 9.755 people nationwide were evaluated, who had on average 46.9 ±16 years and close to 63% They were women. And 16.2% de los participantes…