Effect of Pomegranate Seed Powder on Markers of Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome, accumulation of certain metabolic risk factors, such as abdominal obesity, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and low HDL cholesterol, has been noted as one of the most important risk factors for the epidemic of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the 21st century. It has become a significant public health concern and a global epidemic with a prevalence rate of about 25% among American adults. Multiple researches have demonstrated the effectiveness of pomegranate in the management of diabetes, inflammatory conditions, obesity, and blood lipid levels, and consequently metabolic syndrome. Various pomegranate components have the potential to substitute anti-diabetic medications as well Pomegranate seed's unique chemical composition has sparked research into the health benefits, such as weight control, blood lipid profile changes, and other metabolic disorders.

seed powder can influence the patient's metabolic syndrome-related indicators.

Hypothesis:

Pomegranate seed powder can be effective to treat the individuals with impaired metabolism.

Methodology:

In a clinical trial, patients of metabolic syndrome (n=50) will be given pomegranate seed powder dose for over 8 weeks, twice a day. Biochemical outcomes including blood pressure, FBG, cholesterol, hemoglobin level will be determined before and after the completion of trial in addition to patient's weight. Finally, using one-way ANOVA and T-test, collected data will be analyzed.

Expected outcome: The study will explore the potential of pomegranate seed powder in treating metabolic syndrome's risk factors. Therefore, our findings on the studied parameters of patient will assist future researchers in developing tested, evidence-based recommendations.