New link between high-fat ‘Western’ diet and atherosclerosis identified
Researchers have found that a diet high in saturated fat raises levels of endothelial lipase, an enzyme associated with the development of atherosclerosis, and, conversely, that a diet high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fat lowers levels of this enzyme. The findings establish a “new” link between diet and athersoclerosis and suggest a novel way to prevent cardiovascular heart disease
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New link between high-fat ‘Western’ diet and atherosclerosis identified
October 9, 2012 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: development, diet-high, fat-lowers, link-between, novel-way, nutritional counseling, saturated-fat, type
