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diseases of civilization
Also known as: diseases of modern civilization, diseases of civilisation
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The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 3 facts
claimThe prevalence of modern processed foods is directly linked to 'diseases of civilization,' including obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, high cholesterol, acne, polycystic ovary syndrome, certain cancers, and skin conditions.
measurementWhile 'diseases of civilization' are rare or non-existent in hunter-gatherer cultures and those maintaining traditional diets, they affect 50-65% of the adult population in Western cultures.
claimChronic conditions often referred to as 'diseases of civilization'—including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers—can be reversed within weeks when individuals return to traditional eating patterns.
(PDF) Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Diet and Nutrition academia.edu 2 facts
claimThe concept of 'diseases of civilization' suggests that these conditions emerge from a discrepancy between modern, civilized lifestyles and the evolutionary history of humans as hunter-gatherers.
referenceDarwinian or evolutionary medicine examines how diet influenced human evolution among primates and how the human metabolome adapted (or failed to adapt) to specific environmental conditions, leading to major diseases of civilization.
Future of Food Series Part IV: The Evolution of Diet harmonyvalleyfarm.blogspot.com Sep 11, 2014 2 facts
claimScientific studies suggest that consuming a diet of non-processed foods can help individuals avoid diseases of modern civilization, though researchers are skeptical of the meat-centric ideology of the Paleo Diet.
perspectiveLoren Cordain advocates for a diet consisting of lean meat and fish while limiting the intake of beans, cereal grains, and dairy products to avoid 'diseases of civilization' such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span academia.edu 2 facts
referenceKuipers et al. published the paper 'A multidisciplinary reconstruction of Palaeolithic nutrition that holds promise for the prevention and treatment of diseases of civilisation' in Nutrition Research Reviews in 2012.
referenceCarrera-Bastos et al. (2011) link the Western diet and lifestyle to the development of diseases of civilization.
Paleo's evolution and the modern story of stone-age eating - Rily rily.co Mar 20, 2024 1 fact
claimThe evolutionary discordance hypothesis asserts that while humans have not genetically diverged from their pre-agrarian ancestors, their diets have changed significantly, leading to 'diseases of civilization' such as obesity and diabetes.
Effects of psychedelics on neurogenesis and broader neuroplasticity link.springer.com Dec 19, 2024 1 fact
referenceFrecska E, Bokor P, and Winkelman M reviewed the therapeutic potentials of Ayahuasca, specifically its possible effects against various diseases of civilization, in a 2016 article in Frontiers in Pharmacology.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe Western diet and lifestyle are linked to 'diseases of civilization', according to a 2011 research report by Carrera-Bastos et al.
Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu 1 fact
claimThe discordance between ancient, genetically determined human biology and the nutritional, cultural, and activity patterns of contemporary Western populations has led to the emergence of diseases of civilization.