Replacing Saturated Fats with Unsaturated Fats from Walnuts or Vegetable Oils Lowers Atherogenic Lipoprotein Classes Without Increasing Lipoprotein(a)

Saturated fats

The Heart of Mersey cardiovascular disease prevention programme in the UK Launched in 2003, following a visit to Finland, the Heart of Mersey (HoM) cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention programme aims to improve the health of the local population through structural changes at regional, national and European level.(1) Based on the evidence (ie raised blood cholesterol and blood pressure, and t...

Modelling consumer intakes of vegetable oils and fats

Vegetable oils and fats make up a significant part of the energy intake in typical European diets. However, their use as ingredients in a diverse range of different foods means that their consumption is often hidden, especially when oils and fats are used for cooking. As a result, there are no reliable estimates of the consumption of different vegetable oils and fats in the diet of European con...

Modelling consumer intake of vegetable oils and fats

Table. Reviews of Randomized Controlled Trials on Replacing Saturated Fats With Polyunsaturated Fats Publication RCTs of PUFAs for SFA

Polymorphism in Fats and Oils

Triacylglycerols (TAGs) are the major components of fats and oils and biologically important organic molecules along with proteins and carbohydrates. In industrial applications, TAGs are the main components in cream, margarine, and confectionery fats in foods and as matrix materials in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The physical behavior of TAGs influences the physical properties of fat-based p...