Therapeutic Effect of Green Seaweed Against Metabloc Syndrome

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Metabolic syndrome is a major concern worldwide and in Pakistan as well. Metabolic syndrome is a pathologic condition which includes abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Seafood consumption has been linked to reduced risk of many health conditions including altered blood profile. Green seaweed is known to have a potential in optimizing the blood profile and so, it is helpful in reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome by playing a role in preventing obesity, hyperglycemia, high blood pressure and altered lipid profile. Green seaweed (Ulva Lactuca) powder will prove to have therapeutic potential against obesity, hypertension, glucose intolerance and dyslipidemia.

Detailed Description
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Metabolic syndrome is a major concern worldwide and in Pakistan as well. Metabolic syndrome is a pathologic condition which includes abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Seafood consumption has been linked to reduced risk of many health conditions including altered blood profile. Green seaweed is known to have a potential in optimizing the blood profile and so, it is helpful in reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome by playing a role in preventing obesity, hyperglycemia, high blood pressure and altered lipid profile. Statement of problem: The number of people with high LDL-cholesterol, body mass index and fasting plasma glucose levels has been increasing. These factors are promoting the risk of metabolic syndrome in Pakistan. 26-38% people in Pakistan are reported to be a patient of metabolic syndrome. Seaweed has shown to be protective against the syndrome in previous studies. The goal of this study is to check the role of green seaweed against metabolic syndrome. Hypothesis: Green seaweed (Ulva Lactuca) has a potential to manage metabolic syndrome. Objective: To assess the therapeutic effect of green seaweed (Ulva Lactuca) against metabolic syndrome. Methodology: Green seaweed powder will be procured from Taokaenoi Food and Marketing Public Co., Ltd. (Thailand). The proximate analysis of the product will be performed and then capsules of powder will be prepared to be consumed by the participants. Total 40 subjects (20 in treatment group and 20 in control group) will be selected and green seaweed powder will be added in their diets (200mg twice a day). After a trial of 40 days, the patients will be assessed. Assessment will include anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, lipid profile analysis and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) which will be monitored before and after the trial and final,ly, the data collected will be analyzed by using SPSS 25 by paired sample t test. P value ≤ 0.05 will be considered significant. Expected outcomes: Green seaweed (Ulva Lactuca) powder will prove to have therapeutic potential against obesity, hypertension, glucose intolerance and dyslipidemia.

Official Title
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Therapeutic Potential of Green Seaweed, Ulva Lactuca, Against Metabolic Syndrome

Conditions
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Metabolic Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: Green Seaweed


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: BMI > 25kg/m2 Dyslipidemia Altered blood glucose level Age 30-55 ( male and female) Exclusion Criteria: Thyroid disorder Liver disease Kidney disorder Cancer etc

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 35 Years
Maximum Age: 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Case Control Study
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Metabolic Syndrome patients<br>Green seaweed Ulva Lactuca is used for preventing symptoms in Metabolic Syndrome patients | Dietary Supplement: Green Seaweed<br>* 400 mg per day<br>* Other names: Ulva Lactuca;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blood pressure will be assessed before and after the trial | The change in blood pressure, after consuming green seaweed powder for 40 days, will be assessed. The values will become close to optimized levels. | 40 days | 
| Lipid profile will be assessed before and after the trial | The improvement in lipid profile, after consuming green seaweed powder for 40 days, will be assessed. The values will become close to optimized values. | 40 days | 
| Fasting glucose level will be assessed before and after the trial | The change in fasting glucose levels will be assessed, after consuming green seaweed powder for 40 days. The values will become close to optimized levels. | 40 days | 
| Weight will be measured before and after the trial | The change in weight will be measured, after consuming green seaweed powder for 40 days. BMI will become close to normal range. | 40 days | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity, Dyslipidemia, Seaweed