OBESITY. Obesity, Unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Supplement group: Spirulina Platensis Algae supplement 500 mg, 2 tablets a day, during 12 weeks of intervention. Intervention 2: Placebo: The same az supplement in appearance, without
Treatment - Other
Treatment - Drugs
Supplement group: Spirulina Platensis Algae supplement 500 mg, 2 tablets a day, during 12 weeks of intervention.
Placebo: The same az supplement in appearance, without chlorophyl, 500 mg, 2 tablets a day, during 12 weeks of intervention.
Sponsors
Tabriz University of Medical Science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Tendency to attend the trial; BMI in the range of 30-39 kg/m2; age limit between 20 and 50 of years. Exclusion criteria: History of GI disease, diabetes, infections, cancers and drug therapy; consumption of any antioxidant multi-vitamins, fiber and Omega 3 supplements 3 months before and during the trial; pregnancy and breast feeding; menopause; following weight loss diets 3 months before and during the trial; history of renal diseases, CVD and recent surgeries; consumption of weight effective drugs (hormones and antidepressant drugs), diuretics, antibiotics; effective drugs on inflammation status.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Serum Concentrtaion of Macrophage Inhibitory Cytokine-1 (MIC-1). Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: ELISA, pg/ml.;Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) status. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spectrophotometry, U/ml.;Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX) status. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spectrophotometry,Mu/ml.;Anthropometric parameters. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Weight, kg; Height, cm.;Appetite. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Energy intake, macronutrients. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention begins. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Physical activity. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention begins. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAtefeh Shariat
Health and Nutrition Faculty of Tabriz University of Medical Science
Outcome results
None listed