Keyword "cardiovascular disease"

There are 15 articles tagged with keyword "cardiovascular disease".

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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Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Disease: Where Are We?

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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Cardiovascular Disease and Milk Products: Summary of Evidence

Milk products, regardless of their fat content, do not appear to increase cardiovascular risk. In fact, a growing body of evidence indicates that milk products are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
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The Facts on Natural Trans Fats and Cardiovascular Disease

It is well established that industrial trans fats increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The effects of natural trans fats, particularly ruminant fats, are less clear. Current evidence suggests that ruminant trans fats are not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, emerging evidence suggests a beneficial effect of specific ruminant trans fatty acids on cardiovascular health.
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Types of Saturated Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease

Recent research suggests that not all saturated fatty acids have the same effect on cardiovascular health. Saturated fatty acids found in dairy fat may even diminish the risk of cardiovascular disease. HighlightsCirculating saturated fatty acids do not appear to be associated with...
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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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Dietary Sources of Saturated Fat May Influence Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Current dietary recommendations focus on reducing saturated fat intake to lower cardiovascular disease risk. Yet, recent studies suggest that the link between saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease risk may not be so straightforward. Data now indicate that the food source of...
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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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Calcium Supplements in Cardiovascular Health

Several meta-analyses have investigated the effect of calcium supplements on the risk of cardiovascular disease, but the evidence is inconclusive. While some studies have found that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, this has not been observed in several more recent studies.
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Stroke

Meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies, including large population studies, indicate that milk product intake may play a beneficial role in the prevention of stroke.
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