Effect of Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) on Dyslipidemia in Young Adult.
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2015-06
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Background: Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Lipid lowering drugs are
available in modern medicine but prolong use of these drugs may produce some side effects. Peanut
due to some of its active component can improve lipid profile. Objective: To observe the effects of
peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) on dyslipidemia in young adults. Methods: This prospective
interventional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College
(SSMC), Dhaka between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014. For this purpose 30 dyslipidemic young
adults of both sexes with aged 30 to 40 years were included in this study and they were selected from
Out Patient Department of Medicine of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka.
They were studied three times i,e before supplementation with peanut (BSP), after 4 weeks
supplementation with peanut (4 wks AP) and after 8 weeks supplementation with peanut (8 wks AP).
For assessing lipid profile TAG, LDL-C, TC and HDL-C of all subjects were estimated by enzymatic
method. The statistical analysis was done by using paired sample‘t’ test as applicable. Results: In this
study, the mean serum TAG, LDL-C and TC levels were significantly decreased after 8 weeks
supplementation with peanut in comparison to those of after 4 weeks and before supplementation
with peanut. However, these levels were also decreased after 4 weeks supplementation than those of
before supplementation but it was significant only for TC (p<0.05) and LDL-C (p<0.001). Whereas, the
mean serum HDL-C level was significantly (p<0.001) increased after 8 weeks supplementation when
compared to those of after 4 weeks and before supplementation of peanut. Conclusion: The present
study revealed that, peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) has effect on improvement of lipid profile by
lowering serum TAG, LDL-C, TC levels and by increasing serum HDL-C level. This lipid lowering
effects of peanut may be due to its high Mg+2 content and other active components of peanut.
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Dyslipidemia, peanut, lipid profile
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Akter Hasina, Jahan Nasim, Sultana Nayma. Effect of Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) on Dyslipidemia in Young Adult. Journal of Bangladesh Society of Physiologists. 2015 June; 10(1):11-16.