Carne de coelho e sua potencialidade na redução de riscos cardiovasculares: uma revisão sistemática de literatura

Abstract

Dyslipidemia is one of the components of a set of risk factors that result in metabolic syndrome and lead to cardiovascular diseases, resulting in a reduction in quality of life and a serious public health problem. As an element of prevention, lifestyle changes are recommended, including the adoption of healthy eating habits and the inclusion of regular physical activities to control these diseases. Among dyslipidemias, the focus was on hyperlipidemia, which is responsible for excess triglycerides and cholesterol deposited in blood vessels that circulate to other organs, possibly leading to lipid metabolic disorders. This investigation aimed to verify whether the consumption of lean meat, including rabbit meat, contributes to diets that aim to reduce high levels of cholesterol and, specifically, cardiovascular health. Hyperlipidemia, rabbit meat and its nutritional attributes and its relationship with cardiovascular health were discussed. As a methodological procedure, the following research question was formulated: Rabbit meat, an animal protein with a low fat content and high biological value, can be an alternative to red meat in diets for people with hyperlipidemia, in addition to beef meat. chicken and fish? A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was carried out on meat consumption and its impact on the lipid profile and other clinical parameters of patients with metabolic syndrome. The SLR, carried out without meta- analysis, included databases focusing on national and international journals with relevant studies involving meat consumption and its relationship with diets to treat hyperlipidemia. 137 articles were identified and, from this total, 25 articles were selected for reading their titles and abstracts, of which 11 were read in full and presented their main points. Finally, support was provided to affirm that rabbit meat, together with poultry meat and fish, can be an alternative to red meat and its by products in diets aimed at reducing metabolic syndromes and cardiovascular health, however, as future work, it is proposed that more studies are still necessary to strengthen the assumptions listed in this research work.