Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutrition Program (BALANCE Program) on the plasma levels of various apolipoproteins (A-I, A-II, B, C-II, C-III, and E) and lipid biomarkers over a three-year follow-up period in individuals undergoing seco...

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Main Authors: Aline Marcadenti, Josefina Bressan, Annie Seixas Bello Moreira, Rachel Helena V. Machado, Renato Hideo N. Santos, Cristiane Kovacs Amaral, Marcelo Macedo Rogero, Vinícius Cooper Capetini, Angela C. Bersch-Ferreira
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Published: Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025-03-01
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author Aline Marcadenti
Josefina Bressan
Annie Seixas Bello Moreira
Rachel Helena V. Machado
Renato Hideo N. Santos
Cristiane Kovacs Amaral
Marcelo Macedo Rogero
Vinícius Cooper Capetini
Angela C. Bersch-Ferreira
author_facet Aline Marcadenti
Josefina Bressan
Annie Seixas Bello Moreira
Rachel Helena V. Machado
Renato Hideo N. Santos
Cristiane Kovacs Amaral
Marcelo Macedo Rogero
Vinícius Cooper Capetini
Angela C. Bersch-Ferreira
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description ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutrition Program (BALANCE Program) on the plasma levels of various apolipoproteins (A-I, A-II, B, C-II, C-III, and E) and lipid biomarkers over a three-year follow-up period in individuals undergoing secondary cardiovascular prevention. Subjects and methods: This exploratory analysis included 276 patients aged 45 years or older with a history of cardiovascular disease within the preceding decade. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups and monitored over three years: the BALANCE Program group (intervention group; n = 123) and the control (conventional nutritional advice; n = 153). Assessments of clinical and lifestyle data, anthropometry, food intake, plasma apolipoproteins, and lipid profiles were conducted at baseline and at the 3-year follow-up. Intervention adherence was measured utilizing the BALANCE dietary index. Results: By the end of the follow-up period, adherence was significantly higher in the intervention group (mean difference BALANCE-control [95% CI]: 2.09 points [-0.19; 4.37]), mainly due to increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and low-fat dairy products. There were no significant differences in plasma apolipoprotein levels between the groups throughout the study. Nevertheless, significant reductions were observed in the total cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol levels in the BALANCE group compared to the control group (mean difference intervention-control [95% CI]: -9.95 mg/dL [-18.5; -1.39] and -8.86 mg/dL [-17.53; -0.2], respectively). Conclusion: Following three years of intervention, despite higher adherence to the BALANCE Program, there were no significant changes in plasma apolipoprotein concentrations or overall lipid biomarkers.
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spelling doaj-art-1cccce0e0c8a4c5fa8b88c28aee072fe2025-08-20T02:16:15ZengBrazilian Society of Endocrinology and MetabolismArchives of Endocrinology and Metabolism2359-42922025-03-0169110.20945/2359-4292-2024-0373Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease preventionAline Marcadentihttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1994-4610Josefina Bressanhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4993-9436Annie Seixas Bello Moreirahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3263-613XRachel Helena V. Machadohttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6326-9144Renato Hideo N. Santoshttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0650-212XCristiane Kovacs Amaralhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3575-0800Marcelo Macedo Rogerohttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0517-1645Vinícius Cooper Capetinihttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4724-8893Angela C. Bersch-Ferreirahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3478-781XABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutrition Program (BALANCE Program) on the plasma levels of various apolipoproteins (A-I, A-II, B, C-II, C-III, and E) and lipid biomarkers over a three-year follow-up period in individuals undergoing secondary cardiovascular prevention. Subjects and methods: This exploratory analysis included 276 patients aged 45 years or older with a history of cardiovascular disease within the preceding decade. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups and monitored over three years: the BALANCE Program group (intervention group; n = 123) and the control (conventional nutritional advice; n = 153). Assessments of clinical and lifestyle data, anthropometry, food intake, plasma apolipoproteins, and lipid profiles were conducted at baseline and at the 3-year follow-up. Intervention adherence was measured utilizing the BALANCE dietary index. Results: By the end of the follow-up period, adherence was significantly higher in the intervention group (mean difference BALANCE-control [95% CI]: 2.09 points [-0.19; 4.37]), mainly due to increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and low-fat dairy products. There were no significant differences in plasma apolipoprotein levels between the groups throughout the study. Nevertheless, significant reductions were observed in the total cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol levels in the BALANCE group compared to the control group (mean difference intervention-control [95% CI]: -9.95 mg/dL [-18.5; -1.39] and -8.86 mg/dL [-17.53; -0.2], respectively). Conclusion: Following three years of intervention, despite higher adherence to the BALANCE Program, there were no significant changes in plasma apolipoprotein concentrations or overall lipid biomarkers.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2359-39972025000101104&lng=en&tlng=enCardiovascular diseasessecondary preventionapolipoproteinsdiethealthy
spellingShingle Aline Marcadenti
Josefina Bressan
Annie Seixas Bello Moreira
Rachel Helena V. Machado
Renato Hideo N. Santos
Cristiane Kovacs Amaral
Marcelo Macedo Rogero
Vinícius Cooper Capetini
Angela C. Bersch-Ferreira
Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Cardiovascular diseases
secondary prevention
apolipoproteins
diet
healthy
title Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention
title_full Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention
title_fullStr Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention
title_full_unstemmed Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention
title_short Effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention
title_sort effects of a cardioprotective nutritional program on apolipoproteins and lipids in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention
topic Cardiovascular diseases
secondary prevention
apolipoproteins
diet
healthy
url http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2359-39972025000101104&lng=en&tlng=en
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