Hyperlipidaemia, Liver Biomarkers, Weight Change
Conditions
Keywords
Cinnamon, Hypercholesterolemia, Liver function, Antioxidants
Brief summary
Cinnamon-enriched cookies were developed and evaluated for their sensory acceptability and potential as a functional food for adults with hyperlipidemia. The findings suggest that incorporating cinnamon into cookies alongside conventional therapy may support cardiovascular and liver health while offering a palatable dietary intervention.
Detailed description
This study developed cinnamon-enriched cookies as a functional food and evaluated their sensory acceptability, physical characteristics, and potential health benefits in adults with hyperlipidemia receiving conventional therapy. The findings highlight the potential of cinnamon-enriched cookies as a convenient, acceptable, and food-based dietary strategy to support cardiovascular and liver health, encouraging the development of functional bakery products for managing hyperlipidemia.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTTreatment group T1
Conventional therapy + cinnamon-enriched cookie (1 cookie/day)
Sponsors
University of Lahore
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
45 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Both men and women aged 45-55 participated in the study. The experiment targeted high-cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein patients (\>220, 150, and 130 mg/dL).
Exclusion criteria
Individuals with diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, documented cinnamon allergies were excluded. \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropometric measurement | 10 weeks | Weight, BMI was measured |
| Lipid Profile | 10 weeks | Lipid Profile was observed |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Enzymes | 10 weeks | Liver Enzymes were observed |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed