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- Title
The Effect of Therapeutic Doses of Culinary Spices in Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Authors
Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S.; Alkhatib, Dana Hasan; Feehan, Jack; Cheikh Ismail, Leila; Apostolopoulos, Vasso; Stojanovska, Lily
- Abstract
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) place a significant burden on global health and the healthcare systems which support it. Metabolic syndrome is a major risk factor for a large number of NCDs; however, treatments remain limited. Previous research has shown the protective benefits of edible dietary spices on key components of metabolic syndrome. Therefore we performed a 12-week double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, clinical trial to evaluate the effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale), cinnamon (Cinnamomum), and black seed (Nigella sativa) consumption on blood glucose, lipid profiles, and body composition in 120 participants with, or at risk of, metabolic syndrome. Each participant consumed 3 g/day of powder (spice or placebo). Data related to different parameters were collected from participants at the baseline, midpoint, and endpoint of the intervention. Over the 12-week interventions, there was an improvement in a number of biochemical indices of metabolic syndrome, including fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, LCL, and total cholesterol associated with supplementation with the spices when compared to a placebo. This study provides evidence to support the adjunct use of supplementation for those at risk of metabolic syndrome and its sequelae.
- Subjects
METABOLIC syndrome risk factors; COOKING; PLACEBOS; FOOD consumption; BLIND experiment; STATISTICAL sampling; TREATMENT effectiveness; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; BIOCHEMISTRY; CINNAMON; PLANT extracts; BLOOD sugar; METABOLIC syndrome; GINGER; CHOLESTEROL; SPICES; BIOMARKERS; FASTING; DIETARY supplements; EVALUATION
- Publication
Nutrients, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 11, p1685
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu16111685