Evaluation Of Lipid Profile Improvement Following Nutritional Supplementation: A Case Study

HISTORY: A 28-year-old recreationally trained male was used for this case study. He responded to a general announcement advertising healthy individuals' opportunities to participate in a research study. He had been implementing cardiovascular endurance exercises, distance running, and walking four months prior to this intervention. He completed a health history questionnaire. He did not self-report any previous participation in purification or detoxification programs. He did not report medications, herbal remedies, or nutritional supplements. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Anthropometrics and body composition were collected. He was 70.5 inches tall and weighed 188.6 lbs. with a BMI of 26.7 points. His body fat was 22.2%.and lean muscle mass was 38.3%. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: 1. Familial Hypercholesterolemia2. Secondary Hypercholesterolemia 3. Subclinical hypothyroidism. TEST AND RESULTS: His blood work showed elevation of total cholesterol at 208 mg/dL, triglycerides at 271 mg/dL, very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) at 48 mg/dL, and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) at 120 mg/dL FINAL/WORKING DIAGNOSIS: Secondary hypercholesterolemia due to dietary factors TREATMENT AND OUTCOMES: Provided dietary guidelines for 28 days-Focused on balanced meal planning by emphasizing on whole, minimally processed foods, and limited added fats and sugarsTotal metabolic support protein supplement packet instructed to consume for the first meal of the day-Ingredients: organic pea protein, soluble fiber, cocoa powder, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, vitamins, and minerals-Nutritional content per packet: 183 calories, 3 grams of total fat, 15 grams of total carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 24 grams of proteinHealth outcomes resulted in Improved lipid profiles and body composition changes:-total cholesterol: 129 mg/dL-triglycerides: 68 mg/dL-VLDL: 14 mg/dL-LDL: 70 mg/dL. -weight loss: 6.6 lbs-reduced BMI: 0.8 points. -fat mass reduced to 25.7% -lean tissue mass increased to 39%