Effect of Curry Leaves Chutney Supplementation on Lipid Profile and Anthropometric Indicators in Hyperlipidemic Subjects: A Clinical Intervention Study

Abstract

Elevated blood lipids, or hyperlipidaemia, greatly raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Bioactive chemicals found in the traditional Indian plant Murraya koenigii.L. (curry leaves) have been shown in animal experiments to have lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. In this clinical investigation, 60 hyperlipidemic people in Parbhani, Maharashtra, ages 30 to 60, had their lipid profiles and anthropometric markers evaluated after taking 10 grams of freshly made curry leaf chutney daily. The subjects were split evenly between the experimental and control groups, with the former getting chutney for 60 days in addition to their regular medical and lifestyle routines. Blood pressure, food patterns, and anthropometric measures (Height, weight, BMI, mid-upper arm circumference, and waist-hip ratio) were among the baseline data that were documented. At baseline, 30, and 60 days, fasting lipid profiles (total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, VLDL-C, and triglycerides) were examined. Following supplementation, the experimental group's blood pressure, triglycerides, LDL-C, and total cholesterol all significantly decreased (from 225.2 to 156.3 mg/dL, 140.37 to 90.19 mg/dL, and 167.7 to 129.1 mg/dL, respectively), but the control group did not. The experimental group had a little rise in HDL-C cholesterol. Although not statistically significant, anthropometric alterations were seen, including modest decreases in weight and BMI. Dietary evaluations showed that individuals did not follow suggested diets, underscoring the need for workable solutions. Curry leaf chutney is a natural, culturally acceptable food addition that can help hyperlipidemic people regulate their blood pressure and improve their lipid profiles, according to one study. A viable, inexpensive adjunct treatment for controlling hyperlipidaemia and related cardiovascular risks is include curry leaf chutney in the diet.