Credentials:FDC, MSc, RD
How beneficial are dietary supplements (e.g. berberine, coenzyme Q10, garlic, guggul, lecithin, niacin, policosanol, red clover, red yeast rice, rice bran oil) in the treatment of dyslipidemia?
Role: Author
In adults with elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of the following dietary components on LDL-C levels: fibre, plant sterols, nuts, soy and pulses?
Role: Reviewer
What effect do tropical oils (palm oil and coconut oil) have on blood lipids?
What dietary and lifestyle modifications are recommended to manage specific dyslipidemias (i.e. elevated triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol, diabetes dyslipidemia)?
What overall dietary and lifestyle strategies are recommended for the treatment of dyslipidemia?
What effect on blood lipids and vascular function occur after consuming a high saturated fat meal compared to a high unsaturated fat meal?
Does a high eating frequency (a grazing/nibbling eating pattern) compared to a low eating frequency (a gorging eating pattern) result in better control of serum lipids, insulin and glucose among adults who do not have diabetes?
What is the effectiveness of krill oil compared to fish oil on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy adults and in adults with dyslipidemia?
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?
Are interventions to decrease dietary cholesterol intake (e.g. restricting eggs) recommended for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
What is the effect of flaxseed on markers of cardiovascular disease risk (e.g. blood lipids, blood pressure)?
In adults with elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of dietary patterns (i.e. portfolio, Mediterranean, DASH) on LDL-C levels?
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?
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