Abstract
Background: Flaxseed oil, as the main source of Alpha linolenic acid (ALA), decreases the production of Arachidonic acid (AA) from linoleic acid (LA) that plays an important role in the development of metabolic syndrome (MS). The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of flaxseed oil and sunflower oil on anthropometric parameters in patients suffering from MS. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 60 participants aged 30-60 years who suffered from MS were selected according to ATP III definition and were divided into two even groups receiving flaxseed oil and sunflower oil. Each group received 25 ml of the specified oil on a daily basis for 7 weeks. The anthropometric measures were evaluated on the first and last days of the study. Results: No significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding weight. However, waist circumference reduced significantly in the flaxseed oil group compared to the control group (P=0.001). Conclusions: The ALA might prevent the increase in adipose tissues. Therefore, it seems that flaxseed oil has beneficial effects on MS. [GMJ.2017;6(1):44-51]
Highlights
Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is one of the greatest global health problems
Considering the interaction between nutrients and metabolic syndrome (MS) and importance of the type of oil consumed daily in health and prevention of diseases, the present study aims to compare the effects of flaxseed oil and sunflower oil on anthropometric parameters in 30-60-yearold individuals suffering from MS
A significant decrease was observed in WC after consumption of flaxseed oil compared to the control group (P=0.001)
Summary
Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is one of the greatest global health problems. Individuals suffering from this syndrome are at a higher risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and death. It is clear that genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors play a significant role in the incidence of this disease [1,2,3]. As the main source of Alpha linolenic acid (ALA), decreases the production of Arachidonic acid (AA) from linoleic acid (LA) that plays an important role in the development of metabolic syndrome (MS). Conclusions: The ALA might prevent the increase in adipose tissues It seems that flaxseed oil has beneficial effects on MS. It seems that flaxseed oil has beneficial effects on MS. [GMJ.2017;6(1):44-51]
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