Effects of Olive Oil on Lipid Profile in Hyperlipidaemic Patients

Introduction: Hyperlipidaemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and may be associated with metabolic syndrome. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and various phytochemicals which have beneficial role in hyperlipidaemia. Objective The present study was conducted to explore the antihyperlipidaemic effect of olive oil. Methods -We studied 60 hyperlipidaemic male subjects between 40 to 55 yrs of age who were divided into study (n=30) and control groups (n=30). The duration of this study was 6 weeks during which both the groups were allowed to take routine diet and study group was given additional 30 ml of olive oil per day. Result After 6 weeks, study group showed a significant fall in triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol while a significant rise in HDL was recorded. ConclusionThus, use of olive oil improved the serum lipid profile.