Polyunsaturates: Summaries of and links to the literature
Simopoulos AP. Exp Biol Med. 2008;233:674–688.
An extensive review of the relative roles of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Abstract available here
Van Horn L et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008;108:287–331.
A comprehensive and systematic review of the evidence for key dietary factors and their associated risk of cardiovascular disease. Abstract available here
Oliver MF. Am J Clin Nutr. 1997;66(4 suppl):980S–986S.
This review of the evidence from formal, controlled, long-term clinical trials in dietary effects on heart disease concludes that the greatest benefit for patients with coronary heart disease has come from diets supplemented with n-3 fatty acids, independent of changes in plasma lipoproteins. Abstract available here
National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel.
Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III): Final Report. Available here
Harris WS et al. Circulation. 2009;119:902–907.
AHA position paper on role of omega-6 fatty acids in the diet. Available here
Karmally W. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005;105:1068–1070.
The author presents the evidence for balancing unsaturated fatty acids with saturates. Available here
Position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada: Dietary Fatty Acids. J Am Diet Assoc. 2007;107:1599–1611. Available here
AHA Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations
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