Brassica napus L. is a vegetable oil crop, commonly known as rapeseed (or canola). It is
widely used as a source of oil and protein for food and industrial applications, but also as a …

1.1 Background Fats in the diet mainly consist of triglyceride, a molecule composed of three
fatty acids and a glycerol backbone. Fatty acids differ in several aspects. First, they are …

The endothelium acts as the barrier that prevents circulating lipids such as lipoproteins and
fatty acids into the arterial wall; it also regulates normal functioning in the circulatory system …

Canola oil-based diets have been shown to reduce plasma cholesterol levels in comparison
with diets containing higher levels of saturated fatty acids. Consumption of canola oil also …

Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL) has been studied for over 25 years. Numerous
pro-and anti-atherogenic properties have been attributed to Ox-LDL. Yet, Ox-LDL has …

Background A cornerstone of conventional dietary advice is the recommendation to replace
saturated fatty acids (SFA) with mostly n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) to reduce the …

Our aim was to study the effects of increased dietary intake of α-linolenic acid (ALA),
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on serum lipids and LDL fatty …

High oleate peanuts have two marketable benefits, health benefits to consumers and
extended shelf life of peanut products. Two mutant alleles present on linkage group a09 …

Soy is a hotly debated and widely discussed topic in the field of nutrition. However, health
practitioners may be ill-equipped to counsel clients and patients about the use of soyfoods …

Atherosclerosis is the principal contributor to the pathogenesis of myocardial and cerebral
infarction, gangrene and loss of function in the extremities. It results from an excessive …