Does partial replacement of animal protein with plant protein in the diet affect components of metabolic syndrome, adropin levels, and the atherogenic index of plasma? Results from a parallel randomized clinical trial in adults with metabolic syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies evaluated the effect of different proportions of dietary plant- and animal-based protein on metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its related biomarkers.

Objective

Considering the effect of various types of dietary sources of protein on metabolic health and inconsistent results, this study sought to examine the impact of partially substituting animal protein with plant protein in the diet on the components of MetS, atherogenic index of plasma, and serum adropin values.

Methods

In this parallel, randomized clinical trial with two arms, 73 participants with MetS were randomly allocated to one of two slightly calorie-restricted intervention diets with different proportions of protein sources, including a plant-based protein diet (70% plant-based protein an

SUBMITTER: Shahdadian F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12559708 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature