The effect of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) on lipid profiles and glycemic indices in type 2 diabetic adults: randomized double blinded trials

Moradi, Arezoo and Tarrahi, Mohammad Javad and Ghasempour, sara and Shafiepour, Mohammadreza (2020) The effect of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) on lipid profiles and glycemic indices in type 2 diabetic adults: randomized double blinded trials. Phytotherapy Research.

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Abstract

Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of okra consumption on serum levels of lipid profiles and glycemic indices in Type 2 Diabetic (T2D) patients. Methods: The present study was a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial, carried out in Kerman, Iran. Sixty T2D patients were randomized into intervention and control groups, and received 10 g okra powder blended in 150 g conventional yogurt or conventional yogurt alone, along with dinner and lunch, for 8-weeks. Glycemic markers and lipid profile were assessed, as well as anthropometric measures, at the beginning and end of study. Results: The findings showed that 8-weeks okra consumption resulted in a significant decrease in fasting plasma glucose (-15.61±19.44 vs -3.40±24.78; P=0.02), HOMA-IR (-1.17±1.61 vs -0.14±1.64; P=0.01), QUICKI (0.01±0.007 vs 0.00±0.01; P=0.004), triacylglycerol (-22.30±32.46 vs -3.86±30.57; P=0.001), total-cholesterol (-10.23±10.36 vs -2.03±13.94; P=0.004), LDL-C (-8.15±10.01 vs -2.31±9.37; P=0.02) and LDL-C/ HDL-C ratio (-0.28±0.37 vs -0.08±0.24; P=0.01). No significant difference was observed between groups in HDL-C, HbA1C, fasting insulin levels and anthropometric measures. Conclusion: The present study suggests that okra consumption can elicit improvements in lipid profile, as well as glycemic markers, among T2D patients.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Medicine
Depositing User: samira sepahvandy
Date Deposited: 16 Aug 2020 04:26
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2020 04:26
URI: http://eprints.lums.ac.ir/id/eprint/2268

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