Impact of Crocin Supplementation on Serum level of Zinc, Coppe, and Magnesium levels in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome

Introduction and Objectives: Current evidence on the association between serum trace element levels and the development of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is limited and inconsistent. Recently, investigators have examined saffron supplementation that, which could increase serum trace elements in individua...

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Main Authors: Maryam Saberi-Karimian, Parisa Asadiyan-Sohan, Sahar Ghoflchi, Maryam Ghasemi, Gordon A. Ferns, Malihe Aghasizadeh, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan
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Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2025-06-01
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author Maryam Saberi-Karimian
Parisa Asadiyan-Sohan
Sahar Ghoflchi
Maryam Ghasemi
Gordon A. Ferns
Malihe Aghasizadeh
Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan
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Parisa Asadiyan-Sohan
Sahar Ghoflchi
Maryam Ghasemi
Gordon A. Ferns
Malihe Aghasizadeh
Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan
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description Introduction and Objectives: Current evidence on the association between serum trace element levels and the development of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is limited and inconsistent. Recently, investigators have examined saffron supplementation that, which could increase serum trace elements in individuals with MetS. This paper will focus on determining the impact of crocin capsules on the effectiveness of serum Zn, Cu, and Mg in people diagnosed with MetS.Methods: In this study, a double-blind clinical trial was a conducted, comprising 44 individuals with MetS aged18-70 years.  Patients were categorized into a treatment group receiving crocin capsules (1g/day) or a placebo group for a period of 30 days. Levels of serum Zn, Mg, and Cu were measured using an automated analysis system (Model BT3000, Nica Instruments Biotech, Rome, Italy) at the baseline and end of the study.Results: Forty-four subjects completed the clinical trial. The investigation showed that baseline characteristics revealed no notable differences between the placebo and crocin groups (p > 0.05). According to our analysis, it was visibly apparent that there was an increase in serum Zinc levels following crocin supplementation for 30 days. Crocin supplementation had no significant effects on serum. Mg, Zn/Cu, or Cu concentrations.Conclusion: Metabolic disorders can be modulated by increasing the supply of dietary compounds with antioxidant properties such as crocin.
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spelling doaj-art-fe94497162ac46f08d509a9832fb2ca22025-08-20T02:46:05ZengMashhad University of Medical SciencesJournal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine2345-24472322-57502025-06-011321537154410.22038/jctm.2025.80591.148326061Impact of Crocin Supplementation on Serum level of Zinc, Coppe, and Magnesium levels in Individuals with Metabolic SyndromeMaryam Saberi-Karimian0Parisa Asadiyan-Sohan1Sahar Ghoflchi2Maryam Ghasemi3Gordon A. Ferns4Malihe Aghasizadeh5Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan6International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Division of Medical Education, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex BN1 9PH, UK.Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.Introduction and Objectives: Current evidence on the association between serum trace element levels and the development of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is limited and inconsistent. Recently, investigators have examined saffron supplementation that, which could increase serum trace elements in individuals with MetS. This paper will focus on determining the impact of crocin capsules on the effectiveness of serum Zn, Cu, and Mg in people diagnosed with MetS.Methods: In this study, a double-blind clinical trial was a conducted, comprising 44 individuals with MetS aged18-70 years.  Patients were categorized into a treatment group receiving crocin capsules (1g/day) or a placebo group for a period of 30 days. Levels of serum Zn, Mg, and Cu were measured using an automated analysis system (Model BT3000, Nica Instruments Biotech, Rome, Italy) at the baseline and end of the study.Results: Forty-four subjects completed the clinical trial. The investigation showed that baseline characteristics revealed no notable differences between the placebo and crocin groups (p > 0.05). According to our analysis, it was visibly apparent that there was an increase in serum Zinc levels following crocin supplementation for 30 days. Crocin supplementation had no significant effects on serum. Mg, Zn/Cu, or Cu concentrations.Conclusion: Metabolic disorders can be modulated by increasing the supply of dietary compounds with antioxidant properties such as crocin.https://jctm.mums.ac.ir/article_26061_39996ea0cdb2024454c81e5bd8bf9f20.pdfcrocincoppermagnesiummetabolic syndromezinc
spellingShingle Maryam Saberi-Karimian
Parisa Asadiyan-Sohan
Sahar Ghoflchi
Maryam Ghasemi
Gordon A. Ferns
Malihe Aghasizadeh
Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan
Impact of Crocin Supplementation on Serum level of Zinc, Coppe, and Magnesium levels in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine
crocin
copper
magnesium
metabolic syndrome
zinc
title Impact of Crocin Supplementation on Serum level of Zinc, Coppe, and Magnesium levels in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
title_full Impact of Crocin Supplementation on Serum level of Zinc, Coppe, and Magnesium levels in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
title_fullStr Impact of Crocin Supplementation on Serum level of Zinc, Coppe, and Magnesium levels in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
title_full_unstemmed Impact of Crocin Supplementation on Serum level of Zinc, Coppe, and Magnesium levels in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
title_short Impact of Crocin Supplementation on Serum level of Zinc, Coppe, and Magnesium levels in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
title_sort impact of crocin supplementation on serum level of zinc coppe and magnesium levels in individuals with metabolic syndrome
topic crocin
copper
magnesium
metabolic syndrome
zinc
url https://jctm.mums.ac.ir/article_26061_39996ea0cdb2024454c81e5bd8bf9f20.pdf
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