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Protein and atherosclerosis.

D Kritchevsky1

  • 1Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.

Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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Animal protein raises cholesterol more than plant protein, potentially due to its amino acid profile and effects on lipid absorption and metabolism. Soy protein, conversely, aids in cholesterol excretion and reduces related enzyme activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Dietary protein source significantly impacts lipid metabolism and cardiovascular health.
  • Animal-derived proteins are often associated with higher cholesterolemic and atherogenic effects compared to plant-based proteins.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the differential effects of animal versus plant proteins on cholesterol metabolism.
  • To explore the role of amino acid composition, specifically the lysine to arginine ratio, in protein-induced cholesterolemia.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of animal and plant protein diets in animal models (rabbits or rats).
  • Assessment of lipid absorption, steroid excretion (neutral and acidic), and key hepatic enzyme activities (HMG CoA reductase, cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase).

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Main Results:

  • Animal proteins were found to be more cholesterolemic and atherogenic than plant proteins.
  • Elevated lipid absorption and turnover time were observed in animals fed animal proteins.
  • Soy protein-fed animals showed increased excretion of neutral and acidic steroids and enhanced activity of hepatic cholesterol metabolism enzymes.

Conclusions:

  • Animal protein's hypercholesterolemic effect may be mediated by increased cholesterol absorption and decreased cholesterol turnover.
  • The lysine to arginine ratio in animal proteins could contribute to their cholesterolemic impact.
  • Plant proteins, like soy, may offer a protective effect by promoting cholesterol excretion and modulating hepatic enzyme activity.