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Effects of Nutrients on the Control of Blood Lipids

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Abstract

Lipids and lipoproteins play a central role in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Dietary fatty acids and refined and simple carbohydrates (CHO) affect the risk of developing ASCVD by modulating circulating lipids and lipoproteins. Replacing saturated fatty acids (SFA) with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), and complex CHO lowers total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Viscous fiber and plant sterols/stanols decrease TC and LDL-C. Dietary cholesterol increases TC and LDL-C, but less so compared to SFA. Added sugars, refined CHO, and alcohol increase triglycerides (TG). A healthy dietary pattern that meets nutrient recommendations favorably affects lipids and lipoproteins and lowers ASCVD risk.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages97-107
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NameNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
VolumePart F3942
ISSN (Print)2628-197X
ISSN (Electronic)2628-1961

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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