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Study aim
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1. Determine the effect of synbiotic pomegranate juice on serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholestrole, HDL-cholestrole, anthropometric measures, quality of life and quality of sleep related health in patients with PCOS.
2. Determination of the effect of pomegranate juice on serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholestrole, HDL-cholestrole, anthropometric measurements, quality of life and quality of sleep related health in patients with PCOS
3.Determine the effect of synbiotic drink on serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholestrole, HDL-cholestrole, anthropometric measures, quality of life and quality of sleep related health in patients with PCOS.
4.Comparison of cobytic, pomegranate juice and synbiotic properties on total serum cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholestrole, HDL-cholestrole, anthropometric measurements, quality of life and quality of sleep related health in patients with PCOS.
5.Determination of the sensory and physicochemical properties of produced synthetic pomegranate juice
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Design
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In this study, 92 patients with pcos who were referred to the clinics of Shiraz were selected. The participants were randomly divided into four groups:
Synbiotic Pomegranate juice Consumers Group,Pomegranate juice Consumers Group, Synbiotic Drink Consumers Group and Placebo Consumers Group are assigned.
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Settings and conduct
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In this study, 92 patients with pcos who were referred to the clinics of Shiraz were selected. The participants were randomly divided into four groups:
Synbiotic Pomegranate juice Consumers Group,Pomegranate juice Consumers Group, Synbiotic Drink Consumers Group and Placebo Consumers Group are assigned. Patients receive 250 cc of their interventions for 8 weeks. This is a double-blind study.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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PCOS could be diagnosed, after the exclusion of related disorders, by two of the following three features: Oligomenorrhea (Less Than 6-9 Menses per Year) or amenorrhea (no vaginal bleeding for at least 6 months); Clinical findings: Increased blood androgen levels (hirsutism higher than 7 or acne), or increased blood testosterone levels (testosterone levels above 2 nmol / l); Polycystic ovaries in ultrasound (presence of 12 or more cysts with a diameter of 9.2 mm inside one or both ovaries or the size of the ovary 10 cm 3 or more); BMI>18; Having permission the doctor and informed consent to participate in the study Not Inclusion criteria: Other medical conditions related to excess androgens such as increased blood prolactin; nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia; Cushing's syndrome; androgen-producing tumors and acromegaly woman with severe diseases of the stomach, intestines, heart; kidney; liver; lung; chronic; autoimmune; inflammatory and AIDS; Patients undergoing chemotherapy; smokers; Lactating women Patients treated with corticosteroids and antibiotics; The use of supplements of vitamins; minerals and antioxidants; Those taking hormone pills or supplements; Patients using insulin to treat diabetes; Patients with a special diet; Patients with specific exercise program
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Intervention groups
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Synbiotic Pomegranate juice Consumers Group,Pomegranate juice Consumers Group, Synbiotic Drink Consumers Group and Placebo Consumers Group
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Main outcome variables
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Improved serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholestrole, HDL-cholestrole, anthropometric measurements, quality of life, and quality of sleep related health in patients with PCOS