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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the U.S, and aging is the largest risk factor for vascular diseases. Both male and female adults have increased risk for CVD as they age. For postmenopausal women, this risk is particularly elevated due to the loss of the protective
It is estimated that in 2050 approximately 40-50% of the adult population worldwide will be overweight/obese (BMI > 25/30 kg/m2), with 10-20% of them developing insulin resistance resulting in metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes (T2D). T2D is forecast to become the 7th leading cause of death
Epidemiological evidence indicates that consumption of whole grains (WG) is associated with improved health and decreased risk for common chronic diseases. However there is paucity of intervention data regarding the beneficial effects of WG in vascular health and associated metabolic disorders.
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The first reference to mouthrinse as a formal practice is credited to Chinese medicine, about 2700 B.C.E., to treatment the diseases of the gums (Fischman, 1997).
The gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that compose oral biofilms produces many metabolites that induce gingival inflammation (that
Rationale: Whole grain consumption has been associated with a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some type of cancers. Whole grain is a good source of antioxidant compounds such as ferulic acid, which has been considered its major antioxidant.