Subjects having hypertension were divided into 3 groups. one control and two experimental who were provided with 2g and 4g of corn silk tea twice per day for 12 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
45
Corn Silk Tea
Institute of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Blood Pressure
Diastolic and Systolic blood pressure will be measured using a calibrated sphygmomanometer or an automatic digital blood pressure monitor. Measurements will be taken in a seated position after the participant will have rested for at least 5 minutes. Three readings will be taken at intervals of 1-2 minutes, and the average of these readings will be recorded to ensure accuracy.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Lipid Profile
Blood samples will be collected after an 8-12 hour overnight fast. Lipid profile will be measured using standard biochemical assays (such as enzymatic colorimetric methods) in a clinical laboratory. Total cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoproteins, High-Density Lipoproteins and Triglycerides were measured.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Anthropometric Measurements
Body mass measurements and waist circumference will be measured. BMI will be calculated by measuring height and weight using a standard stadiometer and weighing scale,and applying the formula. BMI=weight in kg/height in m2 Waist circumference (WC) will be measured using a non-stretchable measuring tape, placed directly on the skin at the midpoint between the lower margin of the last palpable rib and the top of the iliac crest
Time frame: 12 weeks
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