Article ; Online: Study protocol for a 15-week randomised controlled trial assessing the independent effects of high-cholesterol and high-saturated fat diets on LDL cholesterol.
2024 Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) e081664
Abstract: Introduction: Previous research has associated high dietary cholesterol intake with raised low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and thus increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Emerging research suggests that it is saturated fat, not ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: Previous research has associated high dietary cholesterol intake with raised low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and thus increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Emerging research suggests that it is saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol, associated with increased CVD risk. Despite being high in cholesterol, eggs, low in saturated fat, are not adversely associated with blood lipids or CVD risk. This paper describes a randomised controlled counter-balanced, cross-over trial assessing the effects of a high-cholesterol/low-saturated fat (egg) diet and a low-cholesterol/high-saturated fat diet (egg free) on blood lipids and lipoproteins, while accounting for physical activity levels which can also influence these parameters. The primary aim is to demonstrate that high cholesterol intake (from eggs) within a healthy, low-saturated fat diet does not adversely affect blood lipid levels and lipoprotein profiles. Instead, we propose that adverse effects on these parameters are mediated by saturated fat intake. The secondary aim is to explore relationships between changes in blood lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations and alterations in physical activity, examining whether changes in physical activity mediate effects on blood lipids and lipoproteins. Methods and analysis: Fifty-two adults aged 18-60 years with LDL-C less than 3.5 mmol/L will be randomly allocated to three isocaloric diets for 5 weeks each: a high-cholesterol (600 mg)/low-saturated fat (6%) (egg) diet, a low-cholesterol (300 mg)/high-saturated fat (12%) (egg free) diet and a control diet that is high in both cholesterol (600 mg) and saturated fat (12%). Lipid and lipoprotein levels, lipoprotein size and concentrations, blood pressure, blood glucose, physical activity levels, and plasma lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations will be measured. Treatment effects will be analysed using linear mixed effects models. Ethics and dissemination: Ethics approval was obtained from the University of South Australia Human Research Ethics Committee no. 204 327. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and national and international presentations. Trial registration number: NCT05267522. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Adult ; Humans ; Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention & control ; Cholesterol ; Cholesterol, LDL ; Diet, High-Fat/adverse effects ; Dietary Fats/adverse effects ; Fatty Acids/adverse effects ; Hypercholesterolemia ; Lipids ; Lipoproteins ; Lutein ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Triglycerides ; Zeaxanthins ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Middle Aged |
| Chemical Substances | Cholesterol (97C5T2UQ7J) ; Cholesterol, LDL ; Dietary Fats ; Fatty Acids ; Lipids ; Lipoproteins ; Lutein (X72A60C9MT) ; Triglycerides ; Zeaxanthins |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-01-25 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Clinical Trial Protocol ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
| ZDB-ID | 2599832-8 |
| ISSN | 2044-6055 ; 2044-6055 |
| ISSN (online) | 2044-6055 |
| ISSN | 2044-6055 |
| DOI | 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081664 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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