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 …

Typical omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) are docosahexaenoic acid and
eicosapentaenoic acid in the form of fish oils and α linolenic acid from flaxseed oil …

Aims To update the evidence about the diabetogenic effect of statins. Methods We searched
for randomized-controlled trials reporting the effects of statin therapy on glycosylated …

Background Previous studies did not draw a consistent conclusion about the effects of
marine-derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on fasting blood level of C-reactive …

Greater fish oil consumption has been associated with reduced CVD risk, although the
mechanisms are unclear. Plant-source oil omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) have also been studied …

Many epidemiological studies have indicated a protective role for a diet rich in fruits and
vegetables against the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), one …

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a marker of inflammation that predicts incident
myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and sudden cardiac death among …

Abstract Dietary omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids have a variety of anti-inflammatory and immune-
modulating effects that may be of relevance to atherosclerosis and its clinical manifestations …

Background: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been
shown to reduce cardiovascular mortality at a dose of≈ 1 g/d. Studies using higher doses …

Why do omega-3 fatty acids lower serum triglycerides? : Current Opinion in Lipidology Why do
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