Plasma Lipid Profile Among Perimenopausal Latvian Women in Relation to Dietary Habits.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Hormonal changes throughout a woman's life cycle significantly affect serum lipid levels. Alterations in the serum lipid profile can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Additionally, nutrition and dietary habits are crucial for managing dyslipidemia. The current study evaluated the association between dietary habits and plasma lipid profiles among perimenopausal women in Latvia. Methods: The randomized clinical trial involved perimenopausal women (n = 61) aged 49 ± 3 years with moderately high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels of 3.61 ± 0.30 mmol L^-1. A series of questionnaires were completed, including a questionnaire on the subject's demographic, anthropometric, lifestyle, health, physical activity,

SUBMITTER: Aleksejeva S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11767470 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature