Functional Goat Cheese Effect in Lipid Profile Change

A randomized, parallel, double-blind, controlled is being performing to evaluate the effect of a functional goat cheese on lipid profile in overweight or obese volunteers who need a special diet.

Were included 60 volunteers (men and women) aged between 18 and 65 years (IMC ≥27<40 Kg/m2) with a cardiovascular risk (<10%). The volunteers are being followed at La Paz University Hospital of Madrid. For 12 weeks, the volunteers should consume 60 g of cheese daily (functional cheese or control cheese) and to receive advice to follow a balanced and individualized hypocaloric diet as well as physical activity.

Inclusion criteria

• Volunteers with overweight type II or obesity type I or II (IMC ≥27<40 Kg/m2).
• Cardiovascular risk < 10% and almost two of follow factors:

Men ≥ 45 years old or women ≥ 55 years old; Familiar background of premature cardiovascular disease; HDL cholesterol <40 mg/dL for men and <50 mg/dL for women; Total cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dL; Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL and < 200 mg/dL; LDL ≥ 130 mg/dL and < 160 mg/dL; Smoker

• Accept advises to perform a balanced hypocaloric diet and regular practice of physical activity.
• Signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus type 1;
• Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus type 2, using medication;
• Individuals with Dyslipidemia, using drug;
• Individuals with high blood pressure, using medication;
• Individuals with allergies to dairy protein;
• Individuals with severe diseases (hepatic, kidney, cancer…);
• Individuals with drugs or supplements consumption to weight lost;
• Individuals that consume drugs, ω-3 supplements or supplement that can modify the lipid and / or glucose profile (statins, fibrates, diuretics, corticosteroids, insulin…);
• Individuals who have participated in programs and / or clinical trials of weight control in the last 6 months;
• Individuals with increased alcohol consumption 30g/day;
• Individuals that stop smoking in the next 20 weeks (during the study);
• Individuals with mental disease or low cognitive function;
• Pregnant women or breastfeeding;
• Individuals with intensive physical activity;
• Individuals with physical problems complying with the recommendations of physical activity and diet general recommendations.