This is a study to investigate the effect of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) on metabolic and biochemical parameters in young overweight and obese subjects. Thirty overweight/obese volunteers will be divided into two groups. The first group will receive no intervention. The second group will be supplemented with one capsule of Tulsi orally every morning and evening in empty stomach for 60 days. The metabolic parameters and liver enzymes will be evaluated before and after the intervention.
This is a randomized, parallel group, open label pilot study to investigate the effect of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) on metabolic and biochemical parameters in young overweight and obese subjects. Thirty overweight/obese volunteers will be divided into two groups. The first group will receive no intervention. The second group will be supplemented with one capsule of Tulsi orally every morning and evening in empty stomach for 60 days. The metabolic parameters and liver enzymes will be evaluated before and after the intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Serum lipid profile
Time frame: 60 days
Fasting plasma glucose
Time frame: 60 days
Fasting plasma insulin
Time frame: 60 days
Serum liver enzymes
Time frame: 60 days
Insulin resistance
Using homeostatic model assessment(HOMA2)
Time frame: 60 days
Body mass index
Time frame: 60 days
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