Key result
Mediterranean diet, fat restriction, and phytosterols are advised dietary strategies for FH.
Why the study?
Familial hypercholesterolemia is underdiagnosed and undertreated, and dietary approach is an important and supportive part of its management.
What are the recommended dietary strategies for the management of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia?
What are the recommended dietary strategies for the management of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia?
The Mediterranean diet, along with reduced saturated fat intake and supplementation with phytosterols and fiber, is recommended as a supportive dietary strategy in the management of familial hypercholesterolemia.
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May guide initial dietary advice in FH; leaves open confirmation by RCTs on LDL-C and outcomes.
Introduction: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. It is characterized by high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), which leads to an increased cardiovascular disease risk. Pharmacotherapy of FH is based on high-dose statin therapy, often combined with ezetimibe and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 inhibitors. The dietary approach is an important and supportive part of FH management. Methods: This review aimed to present the available evidence on dietary strategies in FH patients. The analyzed aspects included macronutrients such as fat and carbohydrate intake, as well as the role of dietary fiber, nutraceuticals (omega-3, beta-glucan, phytosterols, and red yeast fermented rice extract), and overall dietary models. Results and Conclusions: Based on the available data, the Mediterranean diet is a dietary model advised in cardiovascular prevention, including patients with FH. Regarding detailed recommendations, the current state of knowledge indicates dietary fat and saturated fatty acids intake limitation as an advised strategy. Supplementation of phytosterols and fiber can be also helpful in FH.
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Popiołek-Kalisz et al. (2025) conducted a review in Familial hypercholesterolemia. Dietary strategies (Mediterranean diet, fat limitation, phytosterols, fiber) was evaluated. The Mediterranean diet, limitation of dietary fat and saturated fatty acids, and supplementation of phytosterols and fiber are advised dietary strategies for familial hypercholesterolemia.
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