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Study aim
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Determination of the effect of probiotic supplementation on anthropometric mearsurment, appetite, leptin and neuropeptide Y levels in obese women with food addiction
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Design
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In this study, participants first divided into two groups based on Body Mass Index grade-1 obesity BMI=(29.9-34.9) and grade-2 obesity BMI= (34.9-39.9), then individuals in each The group is assigned to the probiotic supplement group and the placebo group by randomized blocking method.
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Settings and conduct
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The population of this study was obese women referred to the obesity clinic of Rasool Akram Hospital. Sample size: 60 subjects (30 in the intervention group and 30 in the control group). Intervention: Individuals will take 2 capsules containing probiotics (every 12 hours) or 2 capsules per day for 12 weeks a week. In addition, participants in both groups will receive weight loss during the study period.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: BMI between 30 and 39.99
The desire to participate in the study
Confirmation of food addiction through the relevant questionnaire
Being in the age range of 20-50 years
Exclusion criteria: - Weight loss diets - Pregnancy, lactation Menopause - Continuous use of vitamin and mineral supplements - Use of any type of antibiotic - Use of weight loss and appetite suppressants - Sports activity - Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes mellitus, Acute gastrointestinal diseases, Chronic kidney or liver disease
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Intervention groups
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People randomly receive a weight loss program, a probiotic supplement, or a weight loss and placebo (starch) regimen for 12 weeks, depending on the group they are in.
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Main outcome variables
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Weight, Body composition,Waist circumferences, Appetite, Eating behaviour, Plasma level of leptin, NeuropeptideY and Oxytocin