Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia

Pathway Contributor: Stephanie Nishi

Credentials:
PhD, RD

Contributions:

• 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

• 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?  

  Role: 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

• 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

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