Search for dissertations about: "Sophie Hellstrand"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Sophie Hellstrand.

2. 1. Interaction between dietary factors and genetic risk for lipoprotein traits and cardiovascular disease

   Author : Sophie Hellstrand; Diabetes - kardiovaskulär sjukdom; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Diet; polyunsaturated fatty acids; diet quality index; fatty acid desaturase; blood lipids; lipoproteins; polymorphisms; genetic risk score; gene-diet interaction; cohort; epidemiology; cardiovascular disease;

   Abstract : In previous studies, a high quality diet has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to a low diet quality, and specific “healthy” diet components, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), have been hypothesized to reduce the risk of CVD. However, results from epidemiological studies have been conflicting. READ MORE