Objective To systematically review associations between intake of saturated fat and trans
unsaturated fat and all cause mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated …

Obesity and its comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, are
straining our healthcare system, necessitating the development of novel strategies for weight …

Every 5 years, the JAS publishes guidelines for the treatment of dyslipidemia and
atherosclerosis. To date, this society has released four such guidelines. Since 2007, the JAS …

Human studies have established a positive association between the intake of industrial trans
fatty acids and the development of cardiovascular diseases, leading several countries to …

Background Although a wealth of literature links dietary factors and coronary heart disease
(CHD), the strength of the evidence supporting valid associations has not been evaluated …

Background: The effects of dietary fats on the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) have
traditionally been estimated from their effects on LDL cholesterol. Fats, however, also affect …

The intake of trans fat has been associated with coronary heart disease, sudden death from
cardiac causes, and diabetes. This article reviews the evidence for physiological and …

Results: The effects of TFA consumption on risk factors most consistently seen in both
controlled trials and observational studies included adverse lipid effects (for example↑ low …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide,
accounting for 17 million deaths in 2013. More than 80% of these cases were in low-and …

ContextCoronary heart disease (CHD) remains the leading cause of mortality in
industrialized countries and is rapidly becoming a primary cause of death worldwide. Thus …