The goal of this Randomized clinical trial is to compare effectiveness of of using black seed (Nigella sativa) and cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum) on Body composition profile of obese grade 1. The primary objective of this study is To compare effectiveness of of using black seed (Nigella sativa) and cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum) on Body composition profile of obese grade 1. Subjects will be given a consent form and after subjects read and sign the informed consent, they would be included in study according to eligibility criteria.
Obesity is a global pandemic that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Natural herbs are commonly used for weight reduction and appetite suppression. Worldwide data based on 1698 studies has shown that the global prevalence of obesity has increased from 3.2 to 10.8% in men and from 6.4 to 14.9% in women. Meanwhile, herbal products are marketed for their weight-loss properties, such as Nigella sativa which has been used for centuries to treat rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and asthma; recently, the anti-obesity characteristics of N. sativa have also been indicated. The antihyperglycemic activity, inhibition of free radical formation, anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory activity of cumin seed extract have also been reported previously.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
55
Intervention will be given once a day for 1 month, total 30 days Data will be collected at baseline and at the end of the intervention at 30th day
Intervention will be given once a day for 1 month, total 30 days Data will be collected at baseline and at the end of the intervention at 30th day
Sehat Medical Complex, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
RECRUITINGBody Composition Profile
permits a detailed analysis of the body's major structural components like muscle mass, fat, and bone. It is measured in percentage.
Time frame: Change from baseline at 30th Day
BMI
Body mass index is a value derived from the mass and height of a person. The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height, and is expressed in units of kg/m², resulting from mass in kilograms and height in metres
Time frame: Change from Baseline at 30th Day
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