Open AccessFatty acids in serum phospholipids and carotid intima-media thickness in Spanish subjects with primary dyslipidemia
Author(s) -
Aleix SalaVila,
Montserrat Cofán,
Ana Pérez-Heras,
Isabel Núñez,
Rosa Gilabert,
Mireia Junyent,
Rocío MateoGállego,
Ana Cenarro,
Fernando Civeira,
Emilio Ros
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.3945/ajcn.2009.28807
Subject(s) - dyslipidemia , medicine , intima media thickness , endocrinology , carotid arteries , chemistry , food science , obesity
Low rates of incident ischemic heart disease (IHD) and cardiac death occur in Spain despite a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. High consumption of unsaturated fatty acid-rich foods, such as olive oil, nuts, and seafood, might underlie this paradox.
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