Effect of the β-sitosterol-enriched Dietary Plan on Lipid Levels.

Effects of β-sitosterol -Enriched Dietary Intervention on Lipid Profile to Alleviate Hyperlipidemia Among Grade II Obese Individuals

The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of β -Sitosterol enriched dietary intervention on lipid profile to alleviate hyperlipidemia among Grade II obese patients

The study was conducted at University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore to assess the outcomes two dietary intervention. One contains regular food diet plan for hyperlipidemic patients. While, the other plan contains all the specified food product that contains B-sitosterol compound. Then, B-sitosterol food enriched diet plan contains specified amount of this phytosterol (1.5-3g).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 25-55 years
• Diagnosed with hyperlipidemia (LDL ≥ 130 mg/dL or Total Cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dL)
• BMI between 35.0-39.9 kg/m²
• Willing to follow a prescribed diet plan for the entire study duration

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with sitosterolemia, kidney or liver diseases
• Pregnant or lactating women
• Current use of statins, fibrates, or plant sterol supplements
• Individuals with food allergies to any prescribed ingredients