Influence of habitual dairy food intake on LDL cholesterol in a population-based cohort
- Authors: Buscemi S.; Corleo D.; Buscemi C.; Randazzo C.; Borzi A.M.; Barile A.M.; Rosafio G.; Ciaccio M.; Caldarella R.; Meli F.; Maestri S.; Currenti W.; Cincione R.I.; Murabito P.; Galvano F.
- Publication year: 2021
- Type: Articolo in rivista
- Key words: Cholesterol; Dairy; LDL; Milk; Ricotta
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/568603
Abstract
Cholesterol has a pivotal role in human physiology, exerting both structural and functional activity. However, higher blood cholesterol levels, especially low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), are a major cardiovascular risk factor. Therefore, special attention has been given to the effect of dietary factors in influencing LDL-C blood levels. In particular, much research has focused on dairy products, since they are a main component of different dietary patterns worldwide. A large body of evidence did not support the hypothesis that dairy products significantly increase circulating LDL-C, but no definitive data are available. Hence, we aimed to assess the relationships among LDL-C, habitual dairy food intake and anthropometric variables in a cohort representative of the general population in a Mediterranean area.