The Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort Study
Background: Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, has been recognized for its dense nutritional profile and purported health benefits. Furthermore, the effects of spirulina on individuals who are obese have been a subject of interest in scientific research. Objective: This study was to examine the...
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| author | Abdullah Salim Al-Karawi Ali Saad Kadhim Ali Abdulmawjood Mohammed Fakhri Alajeeli Giuseppe Lippi |
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| description | Background: Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, has been recognized for its dense nutritional profile and purported health benefits. Furthermore, the effects of spirulina on individuals who are obese have been a subject of interest in scientific research. Objective: This study was to examine the impact of spirulina supplements on obese females in the Iraq population. The research adopted related treatments in cohort study design utilizing spirulina. Methods: The seventy-five obese female participants aged between 25-55 years were administered spirulina supplements for eight months. Cholesterol, triglyceride, High density lipid (HDL), Risk-1, Risk-2, Thyroid stimulated hormones (TSH), and hemoglobin-A1c (HBA1c) were examined before and after administering the supplements. Results: The current study revealed a significant effect on levels of all parameters. Specifically, cholesterol, very low-density lipid (VLDL), and Risk were significantly decreased in their levels, with a reduction of the body mass index (BMI) in the obese females after administration. However, the level of HBA1c and TSH slightly decreased after the spirulina. According to HDL was increased level after administration of spirulina in obese females compared to before. Conclusions: Spirulina could be considered a good supplement to increase the metabolism of the body and decrease BMI with improved health.
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| spelling | doaj-art-b39f35f80e2a469fb80ae4d9d58280de2025-01-03T05:01:22ZengMustansiriyah UniversityAl-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science1814-635X2521-35202024-12-0135410.23851/mjs.v35i4.1545The Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort StudyAbdullah Salim Al-Karawi0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5532-7508Ali Saad Kadhim1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7456-2178Ali Abdulmawjood Mohammed2https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0336-4769Fakhri Alajeeli3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3317-7465Giuseppe Lippi4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9523-9054Department of Microbiology, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, IraqBiology Branch-Department of Science, College of Basic Education, Wasit University, Wasit, IraqCollege of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, IraqDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad, IraqSection of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Verona, Verona, ItalyBackground: Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, has been recognized for its dense nutritional profile and purported health benefits. Furthermore, the effects of spirulina on individuals who are obese have been a subject of interest in scientific research. Objective: This study was to examine the impact of spirulina supplements on obese females in the Iraq population. The research adopted related treatments in cohort study design utilizing spirulina. Methods: The seventy-five obese female participants aged between 25-55 years were administered spirulina supplements for eight months. Cholesterol, triglyceride, High density lipid (HDL), Risk-1, Risk-2, Thyroid stimulated hormones (TSH), and hemoglobin-A1c (HBA1c) were examined before and after administering the supplements. Results: The current study revealed a significant effect on levels of all parameters. Specifically, cholesterol, very low-density lipid (VLDL), and Risk were significantly decreased in their levels, with a reduction of the body mass index (BMI) in the obese females after administration. However, the level of HBA1c and TSH slightly decreased after the spirulina. According to HDL was increased level after administration of spirulina in obese females compared to before. Conclusions: Spirulina could be considered a good supplement to increase the metabolism of the body and decrease BMI with improved health. https://mjs.uomustansiriyah.edu.iq/index.php/MJS/article/view/1545ObesitySpirulinaLipidHbA1cTSH |
| spellingShingle | Abdullah Salim Al-Karawi Ali Saad Kadhim Ali Abdulmawjood Mohammed Fakhri Alajeeli Giuseppe Lippi The Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort Study Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science Obesity Spirulina Lipid HbA1c TSH |
| title | The Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort Study |
| title_full | The Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort Study |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort Study |
| title_short | The Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort Study |
| title_sort | impact of spirulina supplementation on iraqi obese females a cohort study |
| topic | Obesity Spirulina Lipid HbA1c TSH |
| url | https://mjs.uomustansiriyah.edu.iq/index.php/MJS/article/view/1545 |
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