Keyword "cardiovascular disease"
There are 8 articles tagged with keyword "cardiovascular disease".
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Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Disease
While a lowered intake of saturated fat has commonly been indicated for improved cardiovascular health, evidence from recent studies such as systematic reviews, meta-analyses and prospective cohort studies indicates that saturated fat is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Disease
A systematic review of the evidence performed in 2009 for the Institute of Medicine by the Tufts Evidence-based Practice Center in preparation for revisions to the Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin D and calcium concluded the following regarding vitamin D and cardiovascular disease:...
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Types of Saturated Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease
Recent research suggests that saturated fatty acids do not all have the same effect on cardiovascular health. Saturated fatty acids such as stearic acid and fatty acids found in milk and milk products appear to be beneficial and may diminish the risk for cardiovascular disease. Stearic...
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Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Many recent studies such as randomized clinical trials have investigated the role of saturated fat on cardiovascular disease risk factors, particularly on blood lipid markers, as well as metabolic syndrome. The new evidence suggests that saturated fat may not be detrimental to those...
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Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Diseases: The Role of Milk Products in Reducing Risk
Current dietary recommendations advocate reducing saturated fatty acid intake to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that milk products, including cheese, may reduce cardiovascular disease risk despite their saturated fatty acid...
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New evidence reveals that saturated fat does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
In light of new scientific data, it appears that saturated fat is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Replacement of Saturated Fat with Other Nutrients
Some studies indicate how replacement of saturated fat with certain nutrients, such as polyunsaturated fats and carbohydrates, may impact cardiovascular health. Substituting dietary saturated fat with polyunsaturated fatty acids appears to decrease the risk of coronary heart disease...
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Spotlight on Reduction of Chronic Disease Risk: A Review of Protein’s Contribution
Diet and lifestyle modifications remain the cornerstone of chronic disease prevention and management. A growing body of evidence suggests that a balanced diet that includes adequate protein – characterized as protein intake above the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 0.8 grams of protein...
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