Association between dietary pattern, atherogenic index of plasma, and cardiovascular disease risk factors amongst adults: A cross-sectional cohort-based study
A cross-sectional study reveals that a vegan diet lowers cardiovascular risk in adults, suggesting dietary changes are beneficial.
Key Points
This study aims to explore how different dietary patterns influence the atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular risk factors in adults aged 40–70.
Participants completed a Food Frequency Questionnaire to assess dietary patterns.
Three dietary patterns were identified: Vegan, Western, and Carbohydrate-based using Principal Component Analysis.
The atherogenic index of plasma was calculated from triglycerides and HDL-C levels.
Cardiovascular risk was assessed using a standard prediction model based on participant data.
High adherence to a vegan diet was associated with a lower atherogenic index of plasma (0.41) compared to lower adherence (0.46).
The high Atherogenic Index of Plasma group demonstrated significantly higher ASCVD risk scores (7.0) than the low (3.9) and intermediate groups (3.9).
Western and carbohydrate-rich diets did not show significant associations with the atherogenic index of plasma.