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Did you know? Several studies have found that people with higher levels of skin carotenoids tend to be perceived as more attractive. One hypothesis is that humans evolved to perceive skin carotenoids as a sign of overall health. Ip Q 𝘑 𝘌𝘹𝘱 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭 (𝘏𝘰𝘷𝘦). 2019 Nov. Learn more about skin health: https://lnkd.in/d9_HPAYc #examined #skin #carotenoids

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In this cross-sectional study, researchers found that a higher intake of carotenoids (alpha-carotene and beta-carotene) was associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome. This makes sense because carotenoids are phytochemicals that are thought to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. They are found primarily in fruits and vegetables. However, the study also had some limitations, namely that the cross-sectional data was not of high quality, confounding variables are difficult to control for, and the data was self-reported by participants. PMID: 38639131 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etCCc8MW #examined #carotenoids #metabolicsyndrome

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Answer: Lowered by 3.5 mmHg A 2024 randomized control trial that included 283 people 69 years old, on average, found that 32 minutes less sitting time per day could decrease blood pressure by almost 4 mmHg. This is similar to the change in blood pressure achieved by other lifestyle interventions, such as aerobic exercise, the DASH diet, or salt restriction. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSA_BirR #examined #hypertension #bloodpressure