Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Bio:
Dawna Royall is a Senior Evidence Analyst for PEN® and is the Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. She is also a contract research consultant for the University of Guelph with research interests that focus on improving the effectiveness of nutrition services in primary care. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition at the University of Manitoba, a Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and a research coordinator.

Contributions:

• In adults with elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of the following dietary components on LDL-C levels: fibre, plant sterols, nuts, soy and pulses?  

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• In adults with elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of the following dietary components on LDL-C levels: fibre, plant sterols, nuts, soy and pulses?  

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• How beneficial are dietary supplements (e.g. niacin, garlic, policosanol, red yeast rice, red clover, rice bran oil, lecithin, coenzyme Q10, guggul) in the prevention or the treatment of cardiovascular disease?  

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• Should individuals receiving statin medication take coenzyme Q10 supplements to reduce the risk of myotoxicity?  

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• Should individuals receiving statin medication take coenzyme Q10 supplements to reduce the risk of myotoxicity?  

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• What effect do tropical oils (palm oil and coconut oil) have on blood lipids?  

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• What effect do tropical oils (palm oil and coconut oil) have on blood lipids?  

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• What effect on blood lipids and vascular function occur after consuming a high saturated fat meal compared to a high unsaturated fat meal?  

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• What overall dietary and lifestyle strategies are recommended for the treatment of dyslipidemia?  

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• What dietary and lifestyle modifications are recommended to manage specific dyslipidemias (i.e. elevated triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol, diabetes dyslipidemia)?  

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• What is the effect of flaxseed on markers of cardiovascular disease risk (e.g. blood lipids, blood pressure)?  

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• Does a high eating frequency (a grazing/nibbling eating pattern) compared to a low eating frequency (a gorging eating pattern) result in better control of serum lipids, insulin and glucose among adults who do not have diabetes?  

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• What is the effectiveness of krill oil compared to fish oil on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy adults and in adults with dyslipidemia?  

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• What is the effectiveness of krill oil compared to fish oil on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy adults and in adults with dyslipidemia?  

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• Are interventions to decrease dietary cholesterol intake (e.g. restricting eggs) recommended for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

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• Should omega-3 fatty acids (fish or plant-based food or supplements) be recommended for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

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• In adults with elevated LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of dietary patterns (i.e. Portfolio, Mediterranean, DASH) on LDL-C levels?  

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• Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia Background

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• Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia Background

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• Cardiovascular Disease Practice Guidance Toolkit

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