Effect of a low energy diet, containing a high protein, probiotic condensed yogurt, on biochemical and anthropometric measurements among women with overweight/obesity: A randomised controlled trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effect of a low-energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk) on glycemic control, lipid profile, anthropometric measurements, and blood pressure in overweight/obese women.
Results Summary
The intervention group showed significant reductions in triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, BMI, fat percentage, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, and weight compared to the control group. The study suggests Kashk, combined with a low-energy diet, may improve anthropometric and biochemical indices.
Population
70 women with overweight/obesity
Effective Dosage
50 g of Kashk daily
Duration
8 weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
low energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk) | decrease | triglycerides levels | women with overweight/obesity | - | significantly decreased | #1 |
low energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk) | decrease | low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels | women with overweight/obesity | - | significantly decreased | #2 |
low energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk) | decrease | body mass index | women with overweight/obesity | - | significantly greater reductions in | #3 |
low energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk) | decrease | fat percent | women with overweight/obesity | - | significantly greater reductions in | #4 |
low energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk) | decrease | waist circumference | women with overweight/obesity | - | significantly greater reductions in | #5 |
low energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk) | decrease | systolic blood pressure | women with overweight/obesity | - | significant reductions in | #6 |
low energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk) | decrease | weight | women with overweight/obesity | - | significant reductions in | #7 |
BACKGROUND & AIMS: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of low energy diet containing condensed processed yogurt (Kashk), as a high protein, calcium and probiotic enriched product, on glycemic control, lipid profile, anthropometric measurements and blood pressure among women with overweight/obesity. METHODS: 70 women with overweight/obesity were randomly assigned to receive either a low energy diet contained 50 g of Kashk (intervention group) or a low energy diet without Kashk (control group) for 8 weeks. Anthropometric, blood pressure and biochemical measurements were obtained before and after the intervention. RESULTS: Between-group comparisons showed that the intervention group significantly decreased triglycerides (P = 0.013) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (P = 0.049) levels relative to the control group. Significantly greater reductions in body mass index (P = 0.018), fat percent (P = 0.037) and waist circumference (P = 0.047) were observed in the intervention group compared to control. Within-group comparisons revealed significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (P = 0.035) and weight (P = 0.005) in the intervention group. CONCLUSIONS: Long-term consumption of Kashk, as a high protein and calcium product enriched with probiotic that is accompanied by a low energy diet, might have beneficial effects on anthropometric and biochemical indices, though more cross-over and parallel blinded trials with placebo groups are needed to confirm these results. (The clinical trial registration number is IRCT2013042913163N1).