Cholesterol in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease: The role of specific dietary and lifestyle patterns

Alexandros Tsoupras; Ronan Lordan; Ioannis Zabetakis

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-813792-5.00005-7

Cholesterol in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease: The role of specific dietary and lifestyle patterns

Alexandros Tsoupras
, Ronan Lordan
, Ioannis Zabetakis

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Limerick

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Abstract

In this chapter, the role of cholesterol and cardiovascular health is examined. It is clear that circulating lipoproteins are involved in the atherosclerotic process. The main classes of lipoproteins are introduced and will be explored further throughout the book. The concept of the Mediterranean diet pyramid is presented, along with the “French paradox” and the case study of Blue Zones, which are discussed as examples of lifestyles that defy the lipid hypothesis. It is concluded that the lipid hypothesis is not supported by many of the observed dietary patterns around the world. Further research is required in order to inhibit the real instigator and proliferator of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is inflammation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Impact of Nutrition and Statins on Cardiovascular Diseases
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	145-169
Number of pages	25
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128137925
ISBN (Print)	9780128137932
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-813792-5.00005-7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

Blue Zones
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
French paradox
Inflammation
Irish food pyramid
Longevity
Mediterranean diet

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