
Meaghan Kavanagh MSc PhD
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Research: chronic disease prevention
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https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=J_CGUqIAAAAJ&hl=en 10-01-2018 01:16:32
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Examination of the association of the Portfolio dietary pattern with cardiovascular disease mortality in a racially diverse cohort. Read the full study here by Meaghan Kavanagh MSc PhD Andrea J. Glenn, PhD, RD and colleagues here: bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…



Dr Gary McGowan In large part, the ability of eggs or other high cholesterol foods to raise plasma cholesterol depends on # eggs eaten and the presence or absence of NPC1L1 (sterol influx transporter) and ABCG5/ABCG8 (sterol efflux transporter) loss of functions. Sterol hyperabsorbers (ABCG5/G8


Ethically this graph needs to be shown to anyone being advised to go on this diet. National Lipid Association European Atherosclerosis Society ASPC European Society of Cardiology International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS) #cholesterol Peter Attia

🚨 Soy ≠ estrogen bomb Still hearing myths about soy and femininity? 🧐 Our team at Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical Trials in U of T Nutritional Sciences designed this cool infographic to set the record straight! 🌱💪 📖 Check out the American Society for Nutrition article: 🔗 nutrition.org/new-research-c… #Nutrition #WomensHealth







There has been an idea that ultra-processed foods merely induce an “addictive” effect due to dopamine release. That does not find support in a recent study. Presented by Kevin Hall at #NLASessions


And perhaps the most intriguing data presented by Kevin Hall at #NLASessions: Interim analysis from a fascinating trial suggests UPFs may not inherently drive weight gain; instead, it’s energy density and hyperpalatability of the UPFs that is associated with ad lib energy intake





New research from Unity Health Toronto & University of Toronto shows the Portfolio Diet—rich in plant-based foods—can cut cardiovascular disease risk & lower mortality across age groups. Even moderate adherence helps. Start young, benefit for life. 💚 Meaghan Kavanagh MSc PhD utoronto.ca/news/double-se…


