Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia

Pathway Contributor: Kirby Ellis

Credentials:
BSc

Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science

Practice Focus:
Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Stroke Prevention from ambulatory perspective

Contributions:

• In adults with elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of the following dietary components on blood lipid levels: fibre, plant sterols, nuts, legumes and pulses?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What dietary and lifestyle modifications are recommended to manage hypertriglyceridemia (elevated triglycerides)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do the oils in coffee (cafestol and kahweol) raise blood lipids or increase cardiovascular risk?  

  Role: Reviewer

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