CompletedPhase 2/3

The Effects of Flaxseed Supplement on Weight and Biochemical Factors in Overweight and Obese Subject

50 participantsStarted 2014-03

Plain-language summary

To study the effects of Flaxseed supplement on weight, lipid profile and inflammatory factors in subjects with over weight and obesity, 50 patients will be randomly allocated to receive placebo or 30 grams milled Flaxseed for 12 weeks; both groups will be advised to adherence the investigators' diet and exercise program too. At the first and the end of the intervention, weight, waist and hip circumference, lipid profile and some inflammatory markers will be assessed and compared between groups.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age of 18 to 70 years * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25-40 Exclusion Criteria: * diabetes mellitus * cardiovascular diseases and cancers * major systemic diseases * gastrointestinal problems * liver and renal failure * history of allergy or high consumption of nuts, flaxseed, or sesame seeds * weight loss within the past 6 mo of \>5% of body weight or current adherence to a weight-reduction diet * pregnancy, lactation

What they're measuring

weight

Timeframe: 12 weeks

waist and hip circumference

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02410668

SponsorNational Nutrition and Food Technology Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-08

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