Fruits, Vegetables & Food Supplements with Antihyperlipidaemic Effect-A Narrative Review

Abstract

Because of the rapidly changing food habits and life style, the number of people living with hyperlipidaemia is continuously increasing worldwide. Hyperlipidaemia is strongly associated with increased risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The role of diet can never be undermined while planning management of disorders related to life style. Dietary interventions have been found effective in treating hyperlipidaemia either alone or along with standard medical therapy. Fruits, vegetables and selected food supplements rich in fibres remain an integral part of healthy diet plan. Since they contain dietary fibres, they are beneficial in improving lipid profile, lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients, weight control and augmenting insulin sensitivity. The present narrative review aims at identifying common items from each category which are easily available, economical and effective to manage hyperlipidaemia.