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Estimates of global carbon stocks in coastal wetlands reveal that these are some of the most efficient carbon‐sequestering environments in the world, which has prompted a renewed interest in conservation and restoration programs as an opportunity for greenhouse gas abatement. Accumulation of carbon in coastal wetlands is linked to diverse factors such as the type of vegetation, geomorphic setting, and sediment supply. Feedbacks between these factors and the tidal flow conditions drive the dynamics of carbon accumulation rates. Climate change‐induced sea‐level rise has been shown to increase the vulnerability to submergence of saltmarsh and mangroves in coastal wetlands, even if accommodation and landward colonization are possible. These potential losses of wetland vegetation combined with the reduced productivity of newly colonized areas will directly affect the capacity of the wetlands to sequester carbon from sediments and root growth. Here, we implement an eco‐geomorphic model to simulate vegetation dynamics, soil carbon accumulation, and changes in soil carbon stock for a restored mangrove‐saltmarsh wetland experiencing accelerated sea‐level rise. We evaluate model outcomes for existing conditions and two different management scenarios aimed at mitigating sea‐level rise effects and conserve wetland vegetation. Even though some management measures can result in partial conservation of wetland vegetation, they do not necessarily result in the best option for soil carbon capture. Our results suggest that accelerated sea‐level can trigger accelerated wetland colonization resulting in wetland areas with limited opportunities for soil carbon capture from sediment and root mineralization, an issue that has not been considered in previous studies. Plain Language Summary: Coastal wetlands are environments with a high capacity to transfer carbon from the atmosphere and accumulate it in the soil. Recently, there has been significant interest in promoting conservation and restoration of wetlands as a means to reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Carbon accumulation depends on the complex interaction between tides, vegetation and sediments. Vegetation produces organic matter and slows down the flows which allow sediments to deposit increasing the surface elevation. Because of rapid sea‐level rise as a result of climate change, coastal wetlands areas are increasingly vulnerable to submergence. Wetland vegetation will colonize new areas inland to compensate for these losses, but this colonization may be limited by human‐made infrastructure. Vegetation losses and limited colonization will result in vegetation with less capacity to accumulate soil carbon. Here, we use a model to study the effects of sea‐level rise on vegetation and soil carbon accumulation. We apply the model to a restored mangrove‐saltmarsh wetland considering different management scenarios during rapid sea‐level rise. Our results suggest that management strategies must integrate the processes described here as management practices can lead to newly colonized vegetation with limited opportunities to accumulate soil carbon. Key Points: Wetland losses due to sea‐level rise and reduced productivity of newly colonized areas limit soil carbon sequestrationFocus on conservation of wetland vegetation is not necessarily the optimal option for soil carbon sequestration objectivesImplementation of eco‐geomorphic frameworks is of major importance for adequately quantifying projections of soil carbon stocks [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: Hepatic lipase (HL) catalyzes the hydrolysis of triglycerides and phospholipids from lipoproteins, and promotes the hepatic uptake of lipoproteins. A common G-250A polymorphism in the promoter of the hepatic lipase gene (LIPC) has been described. The aim was to study the effects of the G-250A polymorphism on HL activity, serum lipid profile and insulin sensitivity., Methods and Results: Altogether 151 healthy subjects (age 49+/-8 years, BMI 26.5+/-3.0kg/m(2)) were randomly assigned for 3 months to an isoenergetic diet containing either a high proportion of saturated fatty acids (SFA diet) or monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA diet). Within groups there was a second random assignment to supplements with fish oil (3.6g n-3 FA/day) or placebo. At baseline, the A-250A genotype was associated with high serum LDL cholesterol concentration (P=0.030 among three genotypes). On the MUFA diet carriers of the A-250A genotype presented a greater decrease in LDL cholesterol concentration than subjects with other genotypes (P=0.007 among three genotypes). The rare -250A allele was related to low HL activity (P<0.001 among three genotypes). The diet did not affect the levels of HL activity among the genotypes., Conclusion: The A-250A genotype of the LIPC gene was associated with high LDL cholesterol concentration, but the MUFA-enriched diet reduced serum LDL cholesterol concentration especially in subjects with the A-250A genotype.