The consumption of Western-type calorically rich diets combined with chronic overnutrition
and a sedentary lifestyle in Western societies evokes a state of chronic metabolic …

There is wide scale concern about the effects of red meat on human health and climate
change. Plant-based meat alternatives, designed to mimic the sensory experience and …

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid and the substrate for the synthesis of
longer-chain, more unsaturated ω-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …

Importance The role of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for primary prevention of coronary
heart disease (CHD) remains controversial. Most prior longitudinal studies evaluated self …

Low-grade inflammation is a characteristic of the obese state, and adipose tissue releases
many inflammatory mediators. The source of these mediators within adipose tissue is not …

Obesity is a public health problem that has reached epidemic proportions with an increasing
worldwide prevalence. The global emergence of obesity increases the risk of developing …

Segundo a Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS), a Doença Cardiovascular (DCV) é a
principal causa de morte no mundo, perfazendo 30% das mortes globais1, taxa …

The consumption of seed oils high in the omega-6 polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) linoleic acid
(LA) contributes to low-grade inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction and …

Reducing the incidence of coronary heart disease with diet is possible. The main dietary
strategies include adequate omega-3 fatty acids intake, reduction of saturated and trans-fats …

Background: Endothelial dysfunction is one of the mechanisms linked to an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease. Objective: We assessed the association between several diet …