Q. Proteins requirement in dyslipidemia?
Proteins: While the quantity of protein does not impose any significant impact on the serum lipoproteins, it is the quality of protein, which may be of significance. Patients should be advised to consume plant origin proteins over those of animal origin. This is in view of the fact that plant origin foods, which are good sources of protein, are generally rich sources of dietary fibre, have low amounts of saturated Eat and are devoid of cholesterol, Egg white and lean meats (meat without fat) should be the preferred options in case of animal foods.
Of late tremendous amount of research is being carried out to find out the potential of micronutrients and trace elements in the treatment, management and prevention of dyslipidemia. Let us brief ourselves on these aspects too.