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Taking diabetes to heart
IPSSA, endorses the IDF survey “Taking Diabetes to Heart”.
Diet at the heart of CVD Prevention
An e-learning module to assist healthcare professionals to enable patients make changes to their diet and help them reduce their CVD risk.
Evidence
Long-term association of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with cardiovascular mortality in individuals at low 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
This large long-term study has shown that raised levels of LDL-C (and also non HDL-C) increases the risk of CVD mortality even in people with a low 10-year CVD risk…
Cardiovascular disease prevention by diet modification
This review summarises the current evidence base for food groups and nutrients on CVD prevention and then explores the factors that influence individual…
Progress and perspectives in plant sterol and plant stanol research
This review represents the Proceedings of a scientific meeting with 31 experts known as the 3rd International Plant Sterols/Stanols, Health and Disease Conference…
Plant sterols lower LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides in dyslipidemic individuals with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes; a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
This randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled study showed a dual blood lipid lowering benefit from the daily consumption of a low-fat spread…
Effects of phytosterol supplementation on serum levels of lipid profiles, liver enzymes, inflammatory markers, adiponectin, and leptin in patients affected by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
This study suggests a benefit of phytosterols for NAFLD patients, but larger and longer-term studies are needed to confirm the results…
A low-fat spread with added plant sterols and fish omega-3 fatty acids lowers serum triglyceride and LDL-cholesterol concentrations in individuals with modest hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia
This study showed that consuming daily a low- fat spread with 2 g added plant sterols and 1 g fish omega-3 fatty acids over 4 weeks significantly lowers…
Normal LDL-cholesterol levels are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in the absence of risk factors
Individuals without cardiovascular (CV) risk factors are normally considered low risk for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and…
The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of plant sterol or stanol-enriched functional foods as a primary prevention strategy for people with cardiovascular disease risk in England: a modeling study
This publication evaluates the cost-effectiveness of consuming margarine-type spreads with added plant sterols or stanols for the prevention of…
Consumer purchase behaviour of foods with added phytosterols in six European countries: data from a post-launch monitoring survey
This most recent PLM survey confirms again that foods with added plant sterols and stanols were mainly purchased by the intended target population…
Hear from the experts
How great a risk is CVD to the EU citizens?
What role can plant sterols and stanols play in lowering blood cholesterol?
What role can plant sterols and stanols play in lowering blood cholesterol?
What can plant sterols and stanols do on top of other healthy dietary changes?
Can you name 3 things people should do to lower blood cholesterol?
Can you name 3 things people should do to lower blood cholesterol?
Can you name 3 things people should do to lower blood cholesterol?
Can you name 3 things people should do to lower blood cholesterol?
What is the role that diet and lifestyle play in the prevention of CVD?
What is the role that diet and lifestyle play in the prevention of CVD?
What is the role that diet and lifestyle play in the prevention of CVD?
Why are healthy diet and lifestyle important in lowering cholesterol?
What is the role of the heart healthy diet in blood cholesterol management?
What is the importance of measuring blood cholesterol?
What is your personal driver in your research?
What is your personal driver in your research?
What is your personal driver in your research?
Can you name 3 things people should do to lower blood cholesterol?
For which target groups are food supplements recommended?
Why is LDL Cholesterol such an important risk factor for CVD?
Can you name 3 things people should do to lower blood cholesterol?
What is the role that diet and lifestyle play in the prevention of CVD?
What role can plant sterols and stanols play in lowering cholesterol?
What food and food supplements should be considered for a heart healthy diet?
What is the role of blood cholesterol in coronary heart disease?
What is the role that diet and lifestyle play in the prevention of CVD?
How can plant sterols and stanols contribute to reducing blood cholesterol?
Can you name 3 things people should do to lower blood cholesterol?
What is the role that diet and lifestyle play in the prevention of CVD?
How can plant sterols and stanols contribute to reducing blood cholesterol?
Why is LDL Cholesterol such an important risk factor for CVD?
What role can plant sterols and stanols play in lowering blood cholesterol?
For which target groups are food supplements recommended?
Can you name 3 things people should do to lower blood cholesterol?
