Effect of Olive Oil Consumption on Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Asians and Caucasians: A Randomized, Crossover, Controlled Interventional Trial
Effect of Olive Oil Consumption on Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Asians and Caucasians: A Randomized, Crossover, Controlled Interventional Trial
The main aim of this study is to examine the effect of olive oil consumption on several cardiovascular risk markers between Caucasians and Asian ethnicity. The primary assessments: endothelial function's biomarkers: cell and vascular adhesion molecules (ICAMs and VCAMs) and nitric oxide (NO). The secondary assessments: Lipid profile.
Inclusion Criteria:
Male
Orient Asians (including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Malaysia Chinese) and Caucasians
Age 18-70 years
Self-reported in good general health
Exclusion Criteria:
Female
Age older than 70 years or younger than 18 years
Diagnosed and/or are taking medications for hypertension (>140/90mmHg)
Diabetes
High blood cholesterol
Heart problems (e.g. arrhythmia, high-grade stenosis of the carotid artery or carotid sinus syndrome)
Allergy to olive oil or olive oil products
Lactose intolerance
Taking omega-3 supplements in fish oil and vitamins supplements in the last six months.