Cardiovascular Disease

Pathway Contributor: Stephanie Nishi

Credentials:
PhD, RD

Contributions:

• Does chromium supplementation play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease?  

  Role: Author

• What are the effects of reduced sodium/salt intake on cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality in healthy adults (primary prevention) and adults with CVD (secondary prevention)?  

  Role: Author

• Is a reduced saturated fat diet recommended for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention?  

  Role: Co-Author

• Should omega-3 fatty acids (fish or plant-based food or supplements) be recommended for the primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults?  

  Role: Co-Author

• Should omega-3 fatty acids (fish or plant-based food or supplements) be recommended for the primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Should diets lower in glycemic index (GI) or glycemic load (GL) be recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or the secondary prevention of CVD (i.e. individuals with a history of CVD or with multiple CVD risk factors, e.g. metabolic syndrome)?  

  Role: Co-Author

• Are diets lower in free sugars (including sugar-sweetened beverages) recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or secondary prevention of CVD (i.e. individuals with a history of CVD or with multiple CVD risk factors, e.g. metabolic syndrome)?  

  Role: Co-Author

• Are diets higher in total dietary fibre (including whole grains, cereals, vegetables, fruit and legume/pulse fibre) recommended for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are antioxidant supplements (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc) recommended for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are B-vitamin supplements (e.g. vitamin B complex, niacin, folic acid) recommended for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are vitamin D and/or calcium supplements recommended for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Reviewer

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