Weight loss achieved using an energy restriction diet with normal or higher dietary protein decreased the number of CD14++CD16+ pro-inflammatory monocytes and plasma lipids and lipoproteins in middle-aged, overweight and obese adults

Monocytes are involved in immune responses and specific monocyte subpopulations (MS) that express intermediate to high levels of CD16 are associated with obesity and cardiovascular events. Consuming high protein (HP) when dieting improves body composition and cardio-metabolic health outcomes, but whether HP affects MS during weight loss remains unknown. We assessed the effect of HP on energy restriction (ER)-induced changes in MS in overweight and obese adults. The relations between MS and plasma lipids and lipoproteins were also examined.

Source: Nutrition Research - March 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jung Eun Kim, Ge Lin, Jing Zhou, Julie Ann Mund, Jamie Case, Wayne W Campbell Tags: Original Research Source Type: research