A Balanced Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio, Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease (World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol. 100)
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (983 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3805592248 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 126 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great book Fish Oil Guy Outstanding book on omega-3 and omega-6 balance. Serious reading for those interested in the science of dietary fatty acid composition between the 3s and the 6s.
On the other hand, an unbalanced omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio and a cholesterol intake not consistent with the amount during evolution seem to be causal factors in the development of CHD. For more than half a century, the relationship between dietary factors and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been a major focus of health research. For instance, recent clinical trials evaluating the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs on the development of chronic heart failure, diabetes and stroke have yielded disappointing results. A panel of international experts in genetics, nutrition, fatty acid, cholesterol, metabolism and coronary heart disease has contributed to this