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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

Authors: Elke A. Trautwein, Wieneke P. Koppenol, Arienne de Jong, Harry Hiemstra, Mario A. Vermeer, Manny Noakes, Natalie D. Luscombe-Marsh

DOI: 10.1038/s41387-018-0039-8

Publication date: May 21, 2018

Keywords: Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Internal Medicine


This randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled study showed a dual blood lipid lowering benefit from the daily consumption of a low-fat spread…

Diabetes UK evidence-based nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes

Authors: P. A. Dyson, D. Twenefour, C. Breen, A. Duncan, E. Elvin, L. Goff, A. Hill, P. Kalsi, N. Marsland, P. McArdle, D. Mellor, L. Oliver, K. Watson

DOI: 10.1111/dme.13603

Publication date: February 14, 2018

Keywords: Endocrinology Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Internal Medicine


Diabetes UK recommends that health care professionals take an individualised approach when talking to people with or at risk of developing diabetes…

Double-blind randomized placebo controlled trial demonstrating serum cholesterol lowering efficacy of a smoothie drink with added plant stanol esters in an Indonesian population

Authors: Lanny Lestiani, Dian Novita Chandra, Kirsi Laitinen, Fransisca Diah Ambarwati, Päivi Kuusisto, Widjaja Lukito

DOI: 10.1155/2018/4857473

Publication date: February 4, 2018

Keywords: Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Hematology Internal Medicine Organic Chemistry


A clinical study has demonstrated that a smoothie drink with 1 gram of added plant stanols, taken twice daily after meals, lowers blood total and…

Is there a role for lifestyle changes in cardiovascular prevention? What, when and how?

Authors: Lluís Masana, Emilio Ros, Isabella Sudano, Denis Angoulvant, Daiana Ibarretxe Gerediaga, Nekane Murga Eizagaechevarria, Vincente Arrarte, Antonio García-Quintana, Alberto Zamora Cervantes, Alberto Mello e Silva, Oliver Weingärtner, Axel Schlitt, Mar Piedecausa

DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(17)30020-x

Publication date: April 20, 2017

Keywords: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine General Medicine Internal Medicine


Experts agree that lifestyle changes including a healthy diet are important for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention…

An international atherosclerosis society position paper: global recommendations for the management of dyslipidemia-full report

Authors: Scott M. Grundy, Hidenori Arai, Philip Barter, Thomas P. Bersot, D. John Betteridge, Rafael Carmena, Ada Cuevas, Michael H. Davidson, Jacques Genest, Y. Antero Kesäniemi, Shaukat Sadikot, Raul D. Santos, Andrey V. Susekov, Rody G. Sy, S. LaleTokgözoglu, Gerald F. Watts, Dong Zhao

DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2013.12.005

Publication date: December 17, 2013

Keywords: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Internal Medicine Nutrition and Dietetics