The effects of weight loss on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors using a partial or total meal replacement program (MRP) are not fully understood. We performed secondary and exploratory analyses of changes in blood pressure (BP), lipids, and global ASCVD risk in a randomized, controlled MRP trial using OP (n=135) compared with a low-calorie food-based (FB) dietary plan (n=138) that resulted in significant weight loss at week (W) 26 (reduction phase) and W52 (maintenance). Baseline characteristics were well balanced (mean [standard deviation] age OP/FB 47 [11]/47 [11] years, BMI 38.4 [5.5]/39.2 [6.2] kg/m2, females 86/79%, 10-year ASCVD risk <5% 87/74%, dysglycemia 52/50%). Changes in risk factors were estimated by a linear mixed model. At W26, systolic/diastolic BP were significantly reduced with OP vs FB (table), and a greater proportion achieved ≤ 130/80 mmHg (66.7% vs 53.6%, OR 2.11 [95% CI 1.10, 4.03], p=0.024). All lipid parameters significantly improved, as did the global ASCVD risk. A similar, but slightly attenuated pattern was observed at W52. In subgroup analysis by age (<40, 40-59, ≥ 60 years), SBP (</≥ 130 mmHg) and sex, greater treatment effects were generally seen with higher SBP and age, and in men. In people with obesity at low ASCVD risk, OP significantly improved CV risk factors and global ASCVD risk.

Disclosure

J.D.Ard: Advisory Panel; Novo Nordisk, Consultant; Eli Lilly and Company, Intuitive Surgical, Regeneron, Other Relationship; Optum Labs, Weight Watchers International, Research Support; Nestlé Health Science, Boehringer Ingelheim Inc., Epitomee, KVK Tech. I.Neeland: Consultant; Nestlé Health Science, Speaker's Bureau; Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly Alliance, Bayer Inc. A.E.Rothberg: None. R.Chilton: None. D.De luis: None. A.H.Hawkinson: Employee; Nestlé Health Science. S.S.Cohen: Consultant; Nestlé Health Science. O.Johansen: Employee; Nestlé Health Science.

Funding

Nestlé Health Science

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