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Kochujang, fermented soybean-based red pepper paste, decreases visceral fat and improves blood lipid profiles in overweight adults.
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Nutrition & Metabolism . 2013, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p24-31. 8p. 1 Diagram, 5 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Health benefits of Kochujang (KCJ) and its bioactive compounds have been reported in several in vitro and animal studies. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of KCJ supplementation on body composition and blood lipid profiles in overweight adults. Methods: Sixty overweight men and women with BMI ≥23 kg/m2 and waist-hip-ratio (WHR) ≥0.90 for men and ≥0.85 for women were randomly assigned to a KCJ supplement (n=30, 32 g/day) or placebo (n=30, 32 g/day) group for a 12-week, double-blind, placebo controlled study. We measured anthropometric parameters, serum lipid profiles, abdominal fat distribution by computerized tomography and calculated the atherosclerosis indices in 53 subjects (n=26 in KCJ group, n=27 in placebo group) who completed the study. Results: After 12 weeks, the KCJ group showed a significant reduction in visceral fat (cm2) (p<0.05), although body weight (kg) and WHR did not change. Serum concentration of triglycerides and ApoB were decreased when compared to those of the placebo group. Conclusion: KCJ supplementation (32 g/day) for 12 weeks in overweight adults showed anti-atherosclerotic and anti-obesogenic effects. Trial registeration: Clinical trials.gov Identifier: NCT01532375. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ATHEROSCLEROSIS risk factors
*OBESITY treatment
*ANTHROPOMETRY
*APOLIPOPROTEINS
*BODY weight
*DIETARY supplements
*FAT
*HOT peppers
*LIPIDS
*METABOLISM
*NUTRITION
*NUTRITIONAL assessment
*OINTMENTS
*ORGANIC compounds
*PLACEBOS
*SAFETY
*SOYBEAN
*TOMOGRAPHY
*DATA analysis
*BODY mass index
*CASE-control method
*WAIST-hip ratio
*TREATMENT duration
*DATA analysis software
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*ABDOMINAL adipose tissue
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17437075
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nutrition & Metabolism
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 86920012
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-7075-10-24