Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, 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?  

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• 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?  

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• 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?  

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• What effect do tropical oils (palm oil and coconut oil) have on blood lipids?  

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• What effect do tropical oils (palm oil and coconut oil) have on blood lipids?  

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• What dietary and lifestyle modifications are recommended to manage specific dyslipidemias (i.e. elevated triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol, diabetes dyslipidemia)?  

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• What overall dietary and lifestyle strategies are recommended for the treatment of dyslipidemia?  

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• What effect on blood lipids and vascular function occur after consuming a high saturated fat meal compared to a high unsaturated fat meal?  

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• 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?  

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• 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?  

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• What is the effectiveness of krill oil compared to fish oil on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy adults and in adults with dyslipidemia?  

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• What is the effectiveness of krill oil compared to fish oil on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy adults and in adults with dyslipidemia?  

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• 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?  

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• Are interventions to decrease dietary cholesterol intake (e.g. restricting eggs) recommended for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

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• What is the effect of flaxseed on markers of cardiovascular disease risk (e.g. blood lipids, blood pressure)?  

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• In adults with elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of dietary patterns (i.e. portfolio, Mediterranean, DASH) on LDL-C levels?  

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• 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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• Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia Background

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• Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia Background

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• Cardiovascular Disease Practice Guidance Toolkit

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