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Khat Chewing and Lipid Profile in Human and Experimental Animals
Mohammed A Al-Duais1,2, Yahya S Al-Awthan3,4
1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Background:
Catha edulis, also known as khat or qat, is a plant that grows in East Africa and southern Arabia. Several millions of people chew the leaves and twigs of khat plant for their central stimulating amphetamine-like effects. Khat chewing is becoming more common in Europe and the United States, owing to worldwide migration.
Objective:
This review examines the khat ingredients, global prevalence, and legal status as well as its effects on lipid profile. Methodology. A literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar to collect information within articles published up to April 2021 with the goal of identifying relevant studies. The proposed mechanisms of cathinone effects on total cholesterol and triglyceride were also discussed.
Conclusion:
The khat chewing habit is considered as a serious economic and health issue that needs specialized programs to assist those people to quit or reducing this habit.
