Hypertriglyceridemia
Conditions
Brief summary
Mastiha Oil is a 100% natural product of the Mediterranean, extracted from the resin of Mastiha. Its composition is high in bioactive ingredients (such as terpenic acids and polyphenols) which have proven anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardioprotective, chemoprotective and antimicrobial properties. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Mastiha oil in adults with Hypetriglyceridemia. 100 participants will be allocated to two groups, (50 in intervention group and 50 in control group). Mastiha oil will be provided in the form of soft gel capsules to the intervention group, whereas the control group will not consume the capsules. Both groups will receive standard nutritional counselling. The intervention will last 3 months. The effects of the intervention will be evaluated via clinical and laboratory markers.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTMastihaOil
1 soft gel capsule of Mastiha oil every day for 3 months
BEHAVIORALnutritional counsel
nutritional counsel
Sponsors
Harokopio University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 30 years \< Age \< 75 years Hypetriglyceridemia A stable weight for ≥ 3 months pre-intervention An unchanged treatment regimen for ≥ 6 months pre-intervention
Exclusion criteria
Hepatotoxic Medication Untreated Diabetes Mellitus Dysthyroidism, hypopituitarism, Cushing syndrome / disease Pregnancy, lactation Psychiatric or mental disorder Any use of antioxidant-phytochemical rich supplement, vitamin D supplement, anti-, pre- or pro-biotics within 3 months pre-intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in blood triglycerides | 3 months | Levels will be evaluated pre and prost intervention in both control and intervention groups |
Contacts
Primary ContactAndriana C Kaliora, Ass. Professor
Outcome results
None listed