Abstract:CVD is the leading cause of death in the world. About eighteen million individuals worldwide die from the disease annually. Mortality rates vary considerably between countries; rates are lower in Japan and Mediterranean countries and highest in Eastern Europe (1) . Vascular function and reactivity is emerging as an important CVD risk factor and there is accumulating evidence to suggest that the amount and composition of fat in the diet is a major factor influencing endothelial cell function and vascular tone. … Show more
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