The study looked at a way of eating called the Paleolithic diet and how it affects the risk of heart problems. They did a lot of research by looking at many studies and found that the Paleolithic diet can help lower things that can cause heart problems like body weight, blood pressure, and different kinds of cholesterol. This diet can also help raise good cholesterol levels. However, they said that more studies are needed to understand if this diet is really good for people’s hearts.
The research article conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effects of a Paleolithic diet on cardiovascular disease risk factors. The study found that compared to a control diet, a Paleolithic diet resulted in significant reductions in body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting glucose levels. Additionally, the Paleolithic diet resulted in significant increases in HDL cholesterol levels. However, the study noted that there were limitations in the number and quality of trials, and further research is needed to confirm these findings.
Overall, the study suggests that a Paleolithic diet may be effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors, although more research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits and limitations.