Abstract:To study the changes in lipid and lipoprotein parameters in a group of hypertensive patients, consuming palm oil or not, at the Abidjan Heart Institute. Methods: We recruited 196 hypertensive patients, which were divided into two group's consumers and non-consumers of palm oil. We analyzed total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and atherogenic index. Results: Participants' mean age was 57.13 years. Among palm oil consumers, 56.7% had normal cholesterol levels, while 30.8% had high c… Show more
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