The effects of both the amount and quality of dietary fat have been studied intensively during
the past decades. Previously, low-fat diets were recommended without much attention to the …

High‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) is the major promoter of reverse cholesterol
transport and efflux of excess cellular cholesterol. The functions of HDL, such as cholesterol …

We have recently shown that vitamin D 3 (cholecalciferol) absorption is not a simple passive
diffusion but involves cholesterol transporters. As free fatty acids (FAs) modulate cholesterol …

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) play an important role in the reverse cholesterol transport
(RCT) pathway, contributing to the efflux of excess cellular cholesterol. However, the classic …

Recently, novel dietary oils with modified fatty acid profiles have been manufactured to
improve fatty acid intakes and reduce CVD risk. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of …

Concerns that were raised with the first dietary recommendations 30 y ago have yet to be
adequately addressed. The initial Dietary Goals for Americans (1977) proposed increases in …

A low plasma level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (HDL-C) is a major risk
factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However …

Studies indicate a positive association between walnut intake and improvements in plasma
lipids. We evaluated the effect of an isocaloric replacement of macronutrients with walnuts …

Acknowledging the complexity of saturated fatty acid metabolism and associated metabolic
events is important when assessing their effects on cardiovascular disease risk …

Objective: We aim to report a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled
trials (RCTs) on effects of olive oil consumption compared with other plant oils on blood …