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March 23, 2016

The effect of high-, moderate-, and low-fat diets on weight loss and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Cardiovascular Disease Vascular HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol Total Cholesterol Triglicerides Weight High Fat Low Fat

The consumption of high-fat diets may increase cardiovascular disease risk.

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March 14, 2016

Compared with dietary monounsaturated and saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat protects African green monkey from coronary artery atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis Coronary Artery Disease Vascular Cardiovascular HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol Saturated Fats

High intake of polyunsaturated fat may lower the risk of developing coronary artery atherosclerosis in African green monkeys. This study evaluated the relationship between the consumption of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fat and coronary artery atherosclerosis development. Researchers fed 3 groups of African green monkeys with diets rich in saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Atherosclerosis...