Weight loss achieved using an energy restriction diet with normal or higher dietary protein decreased the number of CD14++CD16+ proinflammatory monocytes and plasma lipids and lipoproteins in middle-aged, overweight, and obese adults
Keywords: HDL; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HP; high protein; LDL; low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; MNCs; mononuclear cells; MPFC; multiparametric flow cytometry; MS; monocyte subpopulations; NP; normal protein; TC; total cholesterol; TG; triglyceride;