Effects of the mediterranean diet and virgin olive oil on the function of high-density lipoproteins and the atherogenicity of low-density lipoproteins in humans 

    Hernáez Camba, Álvaro (Date of defense: 2016-09-16)

    Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death worldwide and a relevant source of economic cost and physical disability. The Mediterranean Diet, associated with a high intake of virgin olive oil, has been shown to be ...

    Nutrition and cardiometabolic risk: a prospective population-based cohort study 

    Funtikova, Anna N. (Date of defense: 2015-11-30)

    Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the principal cause of mortality worldwide. Lifestyle plays a crucial role in preventing the development of CVD, and one of its key elements is diet, which directly affects cardiometabolic ...