elderly, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia.
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental Group (GE): Curcumin supplementation and physical activity. (N = 30)
Curcumin group offered for 12 weeks, as a supplement a total of 1,000mg of curcumin per day. Being performed by admini
To the placebo group for 12 weeks, a total of 1,000mg of cellulose through the administration of 2 capsules of 500mg of placebo / day orally, and physical activity two
times a week at the UERN weight
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Sponsors
Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte
Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
60 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The sample will include elderly people, female, aged 60 or over and who are participating in the extension program “Pro life: physical activity and quality of life" and who reached above 17 points in the mini state exam mental.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Elderly women who are unable to answer questions due to hearing problems or difficulty understanding the questions. Elderly women who are allergic to curcumin or other components of the formula will also be excluded. Patients using of medications that alter its coagulation characteristics (antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, low molecular weight heparin and thrombolytic agents), as it may increase the risk of bleeding. Patients at risk of bile duct obstruction or who have gallstones, also those with stomach ulcers and stomach hyperacidity. Medical certificate of release for physical activity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is hoped that the supplementation of Curcumin combined with physical exercise can help to reduce glycemic levels, lipid profile and body weight. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLívia Couto
Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte
Outcome results
None listed