Euterpe oleracea (açai) modifies sterol metabolism and attenuates experimentally-induced atherosclerosis.

Aim: Euterpe Oleracea (açai) is a fruit from the Amazon region whose chemical composition may be beneficial for individuals with atherosclerosis. We hypothesized that consumption of Euterpe Oleracea would reduce atherosclerosis development by decreasing cholesterol absorption and synthesis.

Methods: Male New Zealand rabbits were fed a cholesterol-enriched diet (0.

Lipid profile and cardiovascular risk in two Amazonian populations.

Objective: To compare the lipid profiles and coronary heart disease risks of 2 Brazilian Amazonian populations as follows: a riverside population (village of Vigia) and an urban population (city of Bel m in the state of Par ).

Methods: Fifty individuals controlled for age and sex were assessed in each region, and the major risk factors for coronary heart disease were analyzed.

Results: According to the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP III) and using the Framingham score, both populations had the same absolute risk of events (Vigia = 5.