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Dyslipidemia patterns are differentially associated with dietary factors
SuJin Song1, Hee Young Paik1, Minseon Park2
1Department of Food and Nutrition, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea.
Clinical Nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|July 5, 2015
Summary
Two dyslipidemia patterns were identified in Korean adults. High fat and cholesterol intake correlated with one pattern, while low calcium and dairy intake linked to another, suggesting dietary links to dyslipidemia.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Dyslipidemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
- Prevalence of dyslipidemia is high among Korean adults.
- Limited understanding of dietary factors influencing lipid profiles in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct dyslipidemia patterns in Korean adults.
- To investigate the association between dietary factors and identified dyslipidemia patterns.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 138 Korean adults in Seoul (2010-2012).
- Repeated biochemical and dietary measurements (3 times) using 24-hour recalls.
- Factor analysis applied to total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol to identify patterns.
Main Results:
- Two dyslipidemia patterns emerged: (1) Total Cholesterol & LDL Cholesterol, and (2) Triglycerides & HDL Cholesterol.
- Higher dietary fat and cholesterol intake associated with the TC & LDLC pattern.
- The TG & HDLC pattern linked to lower intake of calcium, potassium, milk, and dairy products.
Conclusions:
- Specific dyslipidemia patterns in Korean adults are associated with distinct dietary factors.
- Findings suggest potential for targeted dietary interventions for dyslipidemia prevention and management in Korea.
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