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AHA Science Advisory: Lyon Diet Heart Study. Benefits of a Mediterranean-style, National Cholesterol Education Program/American Heart Association Step I Dietary Pattern on Cardiovascular Disease.

P Kris-Etherton, R H Eckel, B V Howard, S St Jeor, T L Bazzarre

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Peak: 3 in Jul 2021
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions are highly supportive and involve detailed references to scientific studies like the Lyon Diet Heart Study and PURE, with participants analyzing types of fats and their effects. The tone is inquisitive and analytical, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based nutrition and challenging misconceptions about seed oils and meat consumption.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive effects of the Mediterranean-style diet and the Lyon study findings, emphasizing the benefits of fats like canola and rapeseed oil.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show strong curiosity about the scientific evidence and specifics of the diet, with references to studies and detailed explanations.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants reference multiple studies, debate dietary fats, and challenge misconceptions, demonstrating deep engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect awareness of dietary impacts on heart health and influence opinions on food choices and scientific credibility.

Abstract in brief

  • The Lyon Diet Heart Study showed that following a Mediterranean-style diet can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
  • The American Heart Association's Science Advisory and National Cholesterol Education Program recommend the Step I Dietary Pattern, which emphasizes heart-healthy foods, to lower cardiovascular disease risk.
  • These studies highlight the importance of dietary habits, like choosing Mediterranean and low-cholesterol patterns, in preventing heart-related health issues.]

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Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

L’idée que les « seed oils », les huiles de graines (tournesol, colza) sont uniformément mauvaises pour la santé, est très répandue en Amérique du Nord. Cette idée repose sur des arguments douteux, et neglige les études pour le colza comme l’étude de Lyon https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9

Jul 21, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,602 followers View post →
MyNutriWeb
@MyNutriWeb · X

Monounsaturated Fats (MUFA):

Dec 1, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,628 followers View post →
R. Lamartiniere, MD
@rlamartini · X

@broz_adriana @bigfatsurprise @usnews This is a good study showing CV benefits of a “Mediterranean style” diet. https://t.co/R4aEfD4GAb

Jan 3, 2020 · 1 like · 14,584 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

@DrFrankLipman Such as the one used in the Lyon Diet Heart Study (rapeseed) ? https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9

May 16, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,602 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

@ManyaRonay @MichaelMossC @RobertLustigMD @DrNicoleAvena @IntuitiveEat Article worth reading. But please do not spread the idea that rapeseed oil drives inflammation. It just is not true. Rapeseed oil is highly consumed in France, a country with low heart disease incidence. https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9 https://t.co/DMPzyVvlrb https://t.co/aMDlkdGEeQ

May 29, 2022 · 1 like · 5,602 followers View post →
Brian Scott Edwards
@brianedwardsmd · X

@LIHF_Living Mediterranean diet trials w wine have good outcomes? https://t.co/cWKH56bvIR https://t.co/5rgXeyvxcg

Nov 13, 2019 · 1 like · 1,888 followers View post →

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Big Bean
@trollietrolly · X

@fit4footy @animaldocfilm https://t.co/CCG650ba99 https://t.co/SgpmKS1EbT https://t.co/wCt3imMZA0

Aug 8, 2025 · 1 like · 335 followers View post →
Alex Van Gogh
@AlexVanGogh3 · X

@LieDetector44 @PreciseHlthRpt @NutritionMadeS3 @Lipoprotein https://t.co/rmRR9eqTdb

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Alex Van Gogh
@AlexVanGogh3 · X

@LieDetector44 @PreciseHlthRpt @NutritionMadeS3 @Lipoprotein :https://t.co/rmRR9eqlnD https://t.co/8CLUufnyF2 Also I never said im vegan.

Sep 20, 2024 View post →
Alessandro ⚡
@_lumichrome · X

Study about the real benefit of Cretan diet (mediterranean) - it is the food that the animals used to eat. https://t.co/emPv7AdwBw

Aug 4, 2024 · 165 followers View post →
Lef_iv Ⓥ
@Lef_iv · X

@BarryAn27934981 @nutrition_facts @YouTube Nutrition science doesn't support Big Beef propaganda. "Several clinical trials have been undertaken since...where it was clearly shown that both mortality & morbidity in CHD was substantially lowered by Mediterranean food..." Lyon Diet Heart Study https://t.co/pETO1ZaLdS

Jun 9, 2024 · 3,544 followers View post →
JK MD
@jksequoia · X

@KenDBerryMD No you have obviously no clue about vegetable fats. The Lyon diet study shows without any ambiguity the favorable effect of canola oil. https://t.co/f5denavJ4x The PURE study shows the same for the effect of polyunsaturated fats. Your problem is, you don't follow the science https://t.co/07D3Jzuj7W

Apr 10, 2024 · 1 like · 262 followers View post →
Dylan
@VeganBaecon · X

@SuperMatt0001 @ValerieAnne1970 @BetterLowOx Don’t need a lab when we have long-term human data. The best so far: the Lyon RCT. Those randomized to trend closer to Whole Foods plant based had way better cardiovascular and overall health. Find me a better study with better methods and I’ll change. https://t.co/Ep3EWSpZyi

Feb 26, 2024 · 84 followers View post →
Dylan
@VeganBaecon · X

@BiggestComeback @ifixhearts lol there’s perhaps nothing more well studied in biology than the clear causal link between saturated fat and heart disease. https://t.co/Ep3EWSpZyi

Feb 26, 2024 · 1 like · 84 followers View post →
Lef_iv Ⓥ
@Lef_iv · X

@New_York_steak @Troyocto @RancherAdvocacy Or maybe explain why The Lyon Diet Heart Study points out that increasing meat consumption increases the risk of CVD? It doesn't resemble a lion's diet.

Dec 15, 2023 · 3,544 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/c7Okbu7JOQ

May 6, 2023 · 8,033 followers View post →
Clint O'Meley
@Clint_OMeley · X

@_earthling74 @theproof Michel de Lorgeril and others speculated with Lyon that it might be the increased Omega-3. Primary cause of FMD (as assessed in CORDIOPREV) is release of nitric oxide by endothelial cells. https://t.co/H0FcMrLD7j https://t.co/kbc3q5WhHg https://t.co/eLzzjCJasg

Apr 3, 2023 · 105 followers View post →
Tom Powell
@Tom1Powell84 · X

@mileslcooper @MadAsHell85 @GeorgeMonbiot Lol. Fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds and wholegrains are not processed foods and vegans tend to eat more of those, just because. A plant-based diet can decrease your risk of dying of a heart attack by as much as 70%. https://t.co/dxAEpDlqL4

Nov 26, 2022 · 302 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

@ManyaRonay @MichaelMossC @RobertLustigMD @DrNicoleAvena @IntuitiveEat Article worth reading. But please do not spread the idea that rapeseed oil drives inflammation. It just is not true. Rapeseed oil is highly consumed in France, a country with low heart disease incidence. https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9 https://t.co/DMPzyVvlrb https://t.co/aMDlkdGEeQ

May 29, 2022 · 1 like · 5,602 followers View post →
PercyMiller
@GhPMiller · X

RT @thierrysouccar: @DrFrankLipman Such as the one used in the Lyon Diet Heart Study (rapeseed) ? https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9

May 16, 2022 · 1 share · 457 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

@DrFrankLipman Such as the one used in the Lyon Diet Heart Study (rapeseed) ? https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9

May 16, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,602 followers View post →
Fusion Prog Guy @ fusionprogguy.bsky.social
@FusionProgGuy · X

Lyon Diet Heart Study https://t.co/In1JyMOI1y

Mar 30, 2022 · 1,578 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

@Themusicman9 @bigfatsurprise Check out this RCT : Mediterranean diet enriched with rapeseed oil (in the form of margarine unfortunately). https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9

Mar 9, 2022 · 5,602 followers View post →
Luqman Lawal
@LawluqA · X

RT @MyNutriWeb: Monounsaturated Fats (MUFA):

Dec 1, 2021 · 1 share · 5,481 followers View post →
MyNutriWeb
@MyNutriWeb · X

Monounsaturated Fats (MUFA):

Dec 1, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,628 followers View post →
stefcarriere
@stefcarriere · X

RT @thierrysouccar: L’idée que les « seed oils », les huiles de graines (tournesol, colza) sont uniformément mauvaises pour la santé, est t…

Jul 21, 2021 · 1 share · 2,075 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

L’idée que les « seed oils », les huiles de graines (tournesol, colza) sont uniformément mauvaises pour la santé, est très répandue en Amérique du Nord. Cette idée repose sur des arguments douteux, et neglige les études pour le colza comme l’étude de Lyon https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9

Jul 21, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,602 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

@The_Nutrivore Rapeseed oil is the 3rd most consumed in France, following the Lyon Diet Heart Study results. Serge Renaud and Michel de Lorgeril, its main authors, have been advocating its use as it mimics the Mediterranean diet fatty acids profile. https://t.co/apjXFt8aZ9

Jul 21, 2021 · 5,602 followers View post →
CPR Near Me
@CPRNearMe · X

Lyon diet heart study. #healthcare #cpr #safety https://t.co/va2Ii16yGN

May 31, 2021 · 612 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

@Rob_NBF Why vegetable oils (canola) could save you from ill health and early death https://t.co/uMcQbbwN7T

Apr 2, 2020 · 5,602 followers View post →
R. Lamartiniere, MD
@rlamartini · X

@broz_adriana @bigfatsurprise @usnews This is a good study showing CV benefits of a “Mediterranean style” diet. https://t.co/R4aEfD4GAb

Jan 3, 2020 · 1 like · 14,584 followers View post →
R. Lamartiniere, MD
@rlamartini · X

@UnbridledMd Hard to believe they claim the Mediterranean diet has no scientific proof of health benefits. That is basically a lie. https://t.co/R4aEfD4GAb

Jan 3, 2020 · 14,584 followers View post →
Brian Scott Edwards
@brianedwardsmd · X

@LIHF_Living Mediterranean diet trials w wine have good outcomes? https://t.co/cWKH56bvIR https://t.co/5rgXeyvxcg

Nov 13, 2019 · 1 like · 1,888 followers View post →
Dr. Brian Nathanson, DC
@drbrian_n · X

Lyon Diet Heart Study | Circulation https://t.co/kH57FSNOxM

May 19, 2019 · 281 followers View post →
Hunter
@IndependnTexan · X

@RChrisCC @elwood752 @mister_hunt The damn study itself https://t.co/f9TzzF9D1p

Mar 23, 2019 · 331 followers View post →
Hap MD
@MDVilntfluid · X

@TuckerGoodrich @DuaneStorey @DylanMacKayPhD @JakeKushnerMD @JimJohnsonSci I don't get it...I read eval Lyon diet and AHA diet https://t.co/uwHdt16SNb rec decreased meat, butter. replace w/ n6 PUFA. But diet shows 3.6% N6 PUFA. Please explain how this cure 100% of all the things above that I have.

Mar 21, 2019 · 103 followers View post →