Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
obesity, glucose intolerance, cholesterol, blood pressure
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether daily intake of a drink containing rose hip powder reduces risk markers of type diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Interventions
40 g of rose hip powder daily for 6 weeks.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* BMI \> 30 * willingness to participate in the study * willingness to comply with the daily intake of drinks and the recommended energy intake during the course of the study
Exclusion criteria
* diabetes * previous or ongoing insulin treatment * abnormal thyroid status * abnormal liver status * abnormal kidney status * known gastrointestinal disorder * pregnancy * suspected allergy to ingredients of the drinks
Countries
Sweden