Research
Macro partitioning
Higher intake of fish, marine n-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, dietary vitamins E and C, beta carotene, alcohol, fruit, and fiber is associated with a moderate reduction in coronary heart disease risk.
Increase intake of fish, marine n-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, dietary vitamins E and C, beta carotene, alcohol (in moderation), fruit, and fiber, as these are moderately associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.
GoodSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Moderate evidence (3 criteria) of associations exists for intake of fish, marine n-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, dietary vitamins E and C, beta carotene, alcohol, fruit, and fiber.
Why this rating
Score of 3/4 Bradford Hill criteria.
Source
A Systematic Review of the Evidence Supporting a Causal Link Between Dietary Factors and Coronary Heart Disease
Andrew Mente et al. · Archives of Internal Medicine · 2009
Meta-analysis · 189 studiesCited 1,280×
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