Efeito da ingestão de grãos processados de quinoa por pacientes coronariopatas dislipêmicos

Abstract

Introduction: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is a gluten-free pseudocereal with high biological value protein, low glycemic carbohydrates, phytosterols and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. It originates from the Andes, where it has been consumed for thousands of years.The aim of this study was to determine the rates of outpatient serum lipids in coronary patients after ingestion of processed grain quinoa.This is a prospective study of twenty-seven outpatients 48-70 years of age (64.0 ± 8.4 years) who were treated for an average of 120– 200 days.Blood samples were collected before and after consumption of the cereal to determine the dyslipidemic profile of the group and the exams were attended.The results showed a positive effect of the use of quinoa once it has been observed a significant reduction in total cholesterol levels (P = 0.0008), triglycerides (P = 0.001) and LDL-c (p = 0.008). We conclude that the use of quinoa in the diet can be considered beneficial in the prevention and treatment of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases that are among the leading causes of death in the globalized world.