Abstract
The effects of cis-monounsaturated fatty acids (cis-MUFAs) on the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and on CHD mortality are not clear. Also, dietary recommendations for cis-MUFA as derived by various organizations are not in agreement. Earlier studies have mainly focused on the effects of cis-MUFA on serum lipids and lipoproteins. More recent studies, however, have also addressed effects of cis-MUFA on other non-traditional CHD risk markers such as vascular function markers, postprandial vascular function, and energy intake and metabolism. Although well-designed randomized controlled trials with CHD events as endpoints are missing, several large prospective cohort studies have recently been published on the relationship between cis-MUFA and CHD risk. The aim of this paper is to review these new studies that have been published in the last 3 years on the effects of cis-MUFA on cardiovascular risk markers and CHD.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 38 |
Journal | Current Atherosclerosis Reports |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2016 |
Keywords
- Monounsaturated fatty acids
- Oleic acid
- Risk markers
- Coronary heart disease
- Cardiovascular disease