Plant Foods and Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds for Lipid Management in Adults with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Systematic Review

Background

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited disorder characterized by lifelong markedly elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations from an early age and increased risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Plant foods may provide lipid-lowering benefits; however, evidence in adults with FH is limited.

Objective