BackgroundThe objectives of study were to investigate the effects of cinnamon supplementation on antioxidant status and serum lipids in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).MethodsThis double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 84 overweight or obese PCOS patients; aged 20–38 years. Subjects in cinnamon (n = 42) and placebo (n = 42) groups were given 3 cinnamon capsules (each one contained 500 mg cinnamon) or placebo daily for 8 weeks. Fasting blood samples, anthropometric measurements and dietary intake data were gathered at the beginning and at the end of the study. Independent t test, paired t test and analysis of covariance were used to analyze of data.ResultsCinnamon significantly increased serum total antioxidant capacity (P = 0.005). Malondialdehyde was significantly decreased compared with placebo (P = 0.014). Cinnamon supplementation significantly improved serum level of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (all P < 0.05). No significant effect was detected on serum triglyceride level.ConclusionsCinnamon supplementation improved antioxidant status and serum lipid profile in women with PCOS and may be applicable for reducing PCOS risk factors.
Aims: Nowadays, the prevalence of obesity is increasing, not only in developed but also in developing countries. Using an alternative meal in a day is one of the most popular diets. The objective of the current research was to investigate the level of weight loss by using a cereal diet for breakfast. Materials & Methods: In this interventional study which was done in February 2013, 120 obese and overweight patients, who were referred to the Tehran Municipal Health House, randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. 30 to 45 grams of cereal with one glass of milk were prescribed for experimental group for breakfast and dinner and the control group had their regular diet. All samples were weighed, after 14 days period of study under the control of nutrition experts. The obtained data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney U and independent T tests. Findings: Mean weight of both groups was decreased after the intervention. The decreasing was significant in experimental and non-significant in control group. Mean difference of decreasing in Body Mass Index (p=0.005) and weight (p=0.078) parameters was significant and in waist (p=0.63) and hips (p=0.55) sizes was non-significant between two groups. Conclusion: Using breakfast cereals is effective in reducing weight in obese patients without any side effects.
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