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MUFAs may have a protective effect on arterial pulse pressure in diabetes individuals

According to a recent study published in the Nutrition Journal lower intake of carbohydrates and mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) are associated with higher APP (arterial pulse pressure) for diabetic patients. A study conducted by Florida researchers, Joan A. Vaccaro and Fatma G. Huffman, showed that poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are not associated with APP. Endothelial function in diabetic individuals was not significantly altered by meals rich in a MUFAs,  but it was impaired by meals high in saturated fatty acids. This proves that mono-unsaturated fatty acids in the form of olive oil or canola oil may have a protective effect on endothelial function in patients with type-2 diabetes.

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Olive oil contains many polyphenols of different types that play a significant role in enhancing endothelial function by promoting the formation of nitric oxide. Virgin olive oil, canola oil along with safflower and sunflower are the primary sources of MUFA. The study thus concludes that lower APP by diabetes individuals can be attained by replacing poly-unsaturated fats with carbohydrates and mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and the researchers suggest further studies to confirm the associations of arterial pulse pressure (APP) with the intake of MUFA foods in diabetes patients.

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