Effects of Apple Consumption on Lipid Profile in Overweight Men
Author Information
Author(s): Vafa Mohammad Reza, Haghighatjoo Elham, Shidfar Farzad, Afshari Shirin, Gohari Mahmood Reza, Ziaee Amir
Primary Institution: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
Does the consumption of golden delicious apples affect the lipid profile in hyperlipidemic and overweight men?
Conclusion
Eating golden delicious apples may increase serum triglycerides and VLDL levels in hyperlipidemic and overweight men.
Supporting Evidence
- After 8 weeks, significant differences in triglycerides and VLDL levels were observed between the intervention and control groups.
- No significant differences were found in total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, Apo B, Lp (a), and LDL/HDL ratio.
- Consumption of apples increased the intake of dietary fiber and polyphenols.
Takeaway
Eating apples might not help lower cholesterol levels, and in fact, it could raise some fat levels in the blood.
Methodology
The study involved 46 overweight men who consumed 300g of golden delicious apples daily for 8 weeks, compared to a control group with a regular diet.
Potential Biases
Participants were selected from a healthy workforce, which may not represent the general population.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and short duration, and the effects of apple consumption may vary with different types of apples.
Participant Demographics
46 hyperlipidemic and overweight men aged 30 to 50 with a BMI of 25 to 30.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.04 for TG, p=0.001 for VLDL
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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