Dietary patterns and cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women: Protocol of a cross-sectional and prospective study

Menopause, the permanent cessation of menses as a result of ovarian aging, occurs in a median age of 51 years in most populations. As longevity increases steadily worldwide, it is expected that women will spend nearly half of their lifetime beyond the menopausal transition [1]. Menopause is associated with unfavourable changes in adiposity measures, in the lipid profile, in blood pressure and in glucose metabolism, which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life [2]. Although several medical approaches are successful in preventing or treating these conditions, a holistic approach encompassing diet and lifestyle modifications may be more efficacious and applicable on the long term [3].

Source: Maturitas - July 21, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: K. Stamatelopoulos, C. Papavagelis, A. Augoulea, E. Armeni, I. Karagkouni, E. Avgeraki, G. Georgiopoulos, M. Yannakoulia, I. Lambrinoudaki Source Type: research