# Sheila G. West

**Type:** Researchers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/researchers/sheila-g-west/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 5,952 |
| Field | Nutritional Studies and Diet |
| h-index | 44 |
| i10-index | 74 |
| Last Known Institution | Pennsylvania State University |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/A5102754715 |
| ORCID iD | 0000-0003-3488-8768 |
| Works | 137 |

## Researcher papers

- [Dietary α-Linolenic Acid Reduces Inflammatory and Lipid Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Hypercholesterolemic Men and Women](https://scholariq.org/papers/dietary-linolenic-acid-reduces-inflammatory-and-lipid-cardiovascular-risk/)
- [Dietary α-linolenic acid inhibits proinflammatory cytokine production by peripheral blood mononuclear cells in hypercholesterolemic subjects](https://scholariq.org/papers/dietary-linolenic-acid-inhibits-proinflammatory-cytokine-production-by/)
- [Anti-inflammatory effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids in THP-1 cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/anti-inflammatory-effects-of-polyunsaturated-fatty-acids-in-thp-1-cells/)
- [Dose-response effects of omega-3 fatty acids on triglycerides, inflammation, and endothelial function in healthy persons with moderate hypertriglyceridemia](https://scholariq.org/papers/dose-response-effects-of-omega-3-fatty-acids-on-triglycerides-inflammation-and/)
- [An increase in dietary n-3 fatty acids decreases a marker of bone resorption in humans](https://scholariq.org/papers/an-increase-in-dietary-n-3-fatty-acids-decreases-a-marker-of-bone-resorption-in/)
- [Plasma Antioxidants and Risk of Cortical and Nuclear Cataract](https://scholariq.org/papers/plasma-antioxidants-and-risk-of-cortical-and-nuclear-cataract/)
- [Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet study: effects on lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins](https://scholariq.org/papers/beef-in-an-optimal-lean-diet-study-effects-on-lipids-lipoproteins-and/)
- [Effects of pistachios on cardiovascular disease risk factors and potential mechanisms of action: a dose-response study](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-pistachios-on-cardiovascular-disease-risk-factors-and-potential/)
- [Effects of dark chocolate and cocoa consumption on endothelial function and arterial stiffness in overweight adults](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-dark-chocolate-and-cocoa-consumption-on-endothelial-function-and/)
- [Oleic acid-derived oleoylethanolamide: A nutritional science perspective](https://scholariq.org/papers/oleic-acid-derived-oleoylethanolamide-a-nutritional-science-perspective/)
- [Effects of Daily Almond Consumption on Cardiometabolic Risk and Abdominal Adiposity in Healthy Adults With Elevated LDL‐Cholesterol: A Randomized Controlled Trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-daily-almond-consumption-on-cardiometabolic-risk-and-abdominal/)
- [Effects of Dark Chocolate and Almonds on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Randomized Controlled‐Feeding Trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-dark-chocolate-and-almonds-on-cardiovascular-risk-factors-in/)

## Researcher topics

- [Nutritional Studies and Diet](https://scholariq.org/topics/nutritional-studies-and-diet/)
- [Fatty Acid Research and Health](https://scholariq.org/topics/fatty-acid-research-and-health/)
- [Nuts composition and effects](https://scholariq.org/topics/nuts-composition-and-effects/)
- [Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress](https://scholariq.org/topics/antioxidant-activity-and-oxidative-stress/)
- [Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention](https://scholariq.org/topics/cardiovascular-health-and-disease-prevention/)

## Researcher university

- [Pennsylvania State University](https://scholariq.org/institutions/pennsylvania-state-university/)

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