Keyword "dietary factors"
There are 4 articles tagged with keyword "dietary factors".
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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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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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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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