Abstract
Chronic low-grade inflammation is involved in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease. This was rare in pre-western Inuit who lived on a diet that consisted mainly of marine mammals rich in n-3 fatty acids.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Atherosclerosis |
| Volume | 228 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 496-501 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISSN | 0021-9150 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2013 |
Keywords
- Adipokines
- Aged
- Biological Markers
- C-Reactive Protein
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Diet
- Female
- Greenland
- Humans
- Inflammation
- Inflammation Mediators
- Inuits
- Lectins
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Factors
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