title: Impact of nutrients and food components on dyslipidemias: what is the evidence?
abstract: Dyslipidemias have been shown to bear a close association with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis in particular. As efforts are being made to find alternative therapies and ways to prevent disease, there is a corresponding rise in public interest in food and/or active food components that contribute to an improved lipid profile and, thus, to better health. Besides supplying the basic nutrients necessary for well-being, some foods add further physiologic benefits. In fact, specific foods and bioactive components could be beneficial in controlling dyslipidemias. From a review of the literature on foods and bioactive compounds, their recommended quantities, and expected effects, we found that the following nutrients and food components could positively impact the lipid profile: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, soluble fiber, vegetable proteins, phytosterols, and polyphenols. Therefore, incorporating these components into the regular diets of individuals is justified, because they contribute additional positive effects. This suggests that they also be recommended in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil; and carla.rosa@ufv.br.
authors.forename: Carla de Oliveira Barbosa
authors.initials: Cde O
authors.lastname: Rosa
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil; and.
authors.forename: Carolina Araújo
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Dos Santos
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
authors.forename: Jacqueline Isaura Alvarez
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Leite
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil; and.
authors.forename: Ana Paula Silva
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Caldas
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil; and.
authors.forename: Josefina
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bressan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy*; D002149:Energy Intake; D005229:Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005502:Food; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D010840:Phytosterols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014674:Plant Proteins, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D059808:Polyphenols / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005229:Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated; D008055:Lipids; D010840:Phytosterols; D014674:Plant Proteins, Dietary; D059808:Polyphenols
keywords: antioxidants; cardiovascular disease; nutrients; food components; dyslipidemias