| Autor: |
Al Dhaheri AS; Department of Nutrition & Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates., Alkhatib DH; Department of Nutrition & Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates., Feehan J; Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001, Australia., Cheikh Ismail L; Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.; Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 2JD, UK., Apostolopoulos V; Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001, Australia.; Immunology Program, Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Melbourne, VIC 3021, Australia., Stojanovska L; Department of Nutrition & Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.; Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001, Australia. |
| Abstrakt: |
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. |
