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Effects of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Schwingshackl, L., Strasser, B., Hoffmann, G.·2011·Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism

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The appropriate pattern of macronutrient distribution for dietary protocols aimed at treating or preventing obesity and its associated cardiovascular diseases is still a controversial topic of discussion. Recommendations considering a specific percentage or range for monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) are rare. It was the aim of this study to analyze long-term, randomized, controlled dietary intervention trials and to investigate the effects of MUFA on the biomarkers of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors. Dietary regimens with a high amount of MUFA (>12%) were compared to those with ≤12%. The biomarkers taken into account were weight, waist circumference, fat mass, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triacylglycerols, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as C-reactive protein. A total of 12 studies met the inclusion criteria. Data analysis was performed using the Review Manager 5.0.25 software. Significant differences between high- and low-MUFA protocols could be observed with respect to fat mass [–1.94 kg (confidence interval –3.72, –0.17), p = 0.03], systolic blood pressure [–2.26 mm Hg (confidence interval –4.28, –0.25), p = 0.03] and diastolic blood pressure [–1.15 mm Hg (confidence interval –1.96, –0.34), p = 0.005] favoring the dietary protocols with >12% MUFA. Therefore, MUFA might represent a useful tool in the design of dietary regimens for obesity and cardiovascular disease.

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Authors
Schwingshackl, L., Strasser, B., & Hoffmann, G.
Affiliations
UMIT TIROL - Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology (AT)
Venue
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism
Publisher
S. Karger AG
Published
2011
Volume
59
Issue
2-4
Pages
176-186
ISSN
  • 0250-6807 (ISSN-L)
  • 1421-9697
OpenAlex
W2014433485
Cited by
150
References
53
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FWCI
1.15
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Fatty Acid Research and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nuts composition and effects
Keywords
monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fat composition, obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, weight loss, fat mass, waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, C-reactive protein, dietary intervention, macronutrient distribution
MeSH terms
Adipose Tissue, Blood Pressure, Body Weight, C-Reactive Protein, Energy Intake, Cardiovascular Diseases, Dietary Fats, Unsaturated, Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated, Humans, Cholesterol, HDL, Cholesterol, LDL, Obesity, Risk Factors, Triglycerides, Biomarkers, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Waist Circumference

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