Context Considerable controversy exists regarding the association of omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and major cardiovascular end points. Objective To …

Long chain omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) are effective for reducing plasma triglyceride (TG)
levels. At the pharmaceutical dose, 3.4 g/day, they reduce plasma TG by about 25–50% after …

Background Few epidemiological studies have investigated the relative importance of major
coronary risk factors in the two sexes within the same study population. In particular, it is not …

PURPOSE: The evidence with regard to the relationship of obesity with medical
comorbidities was assessed and priority research issues identified. METHODS: The existing …

This study examined the effects of garlic and fish-oil supplementation (alone and in
combination) on fasting serum lipids and lipoproteins in hypercholesterolemic subjects. After …

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the association of lipoprotein
fractions with the future risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients with non-insulin …

An antioxidant defense system consisting of enzymes and non-enzymatic compounds
prevents oxidative damage of lipoproteins in the plasma. When the activity of this system …

The aim of the study was to explore the effects of 12 weeks daily krill oil supplementation on
fasting serum triglyceride (TG) and lipoprotein particle levels in subjects whose habitual fish …

Epidemiologic, clinical, genetic, experimental, and pathological studies have clearly
established the primary role of lipoproteins in atherogenesis. 1, 2 Lowering plasma …

The hypolipidemic fibric acid drugs are peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor a
(PPARα) ligands. PPARα activated by fibric acids form heterodimers with the 9-cis retinoic …