Metabolic Syndrome
The Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders that affects about 23 percent of adults in the US. and increases risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and atherosclerosis. We are exploring the role and signaling pathways of bioactive compounds extracted from berries and berry-enriched diets on endothelial function, inflammation, lipid metabolism and gene expression as it relates to Cardiovascular Disease and the Metabolic Syndrome.