Hormonal
Prolonged endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) activates the unfolded protein response (UPR), which mediates chronic low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiac dysfunction in obesity.
This research highlights that obesity triggers cellular stress (ERS) in the heart, leading to inflammation and insulin resistance. While this paper does not prescribe a specific diet, it underscores the importance of reducing metabolic stressors (like excess calories and free fatty acids) to prevent this cellular damage. Focus on sustainable weight management and metabolic health to reduce the burden on your cardiovascular system.
Recent studies have highlighted the pivotal role of prolonged ERS-initiated activation of the unfolded protein response (UPR), the ensuing chronic low-grade inflammation, and altered insulin signaling in promoting obesity-compromised cardiovascular system (CVS)
Why this rating
This is a review paper summarizing in vitro and animal studies; no new primary clinical trial data is presented.
Source
Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Activates Unfolded Protein Response Signaling and Mediates Inflammation, Obesity, and Cardiac Dysfunction: Therapeutic and Molecular Approach
Omar Mohammed Amen et al. · Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2019
DOI 10.3389/fphar.2019.00977
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