EFFECT OF CHICORY ROOT POWDER ON TOTAL CHOLESTROL AND BLOOD PRESSURE OF THE HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS
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Chicory root powder, Total Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Hypertensive patient
Abstract
Background: Cichorium intybus belongs to family Asteraceae, is an enriched source of inulin, a fructan-type plant polysaccharide, whose ability has been shown to have a significant effect on total cholesterol and blood pressure in numerous studies with controversial results.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to explore the effect of chicory root powder on total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and blood pressure of the hypertensive patients.
Study Design: It was controlled randomized clinical trial.
Methodology: A total of 30 hypertensive patients both male and female age ≥ 40 years were enrolled in this study. The patients were randomly divided into three groups, where each group was comprised with 10 hypertensive patients. The first group was Control group (n=10) who received only hot water, the second group (group 2) received 5 gm of chicory root powder (n=10) and third group (group 3) received 10 gm of chicory root powder (n=10). All the participants were assessed at day 0 (baseline), day 15, day 30 followed by wash out period at day 45.
Statistical Analysis: Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) Version 21 was used to analyze the data.
Results: The result of this study revealed that after the supplementation for the thirty days a significant difference at the entire interval for all the different treatment was recorded. Significant (p<0.05) declined in blood pressure and total cholesterol, LDL and increase in HDL in treatment group was observed. There was significant difference (p<0.05) in blood pressure and total cholesterol, LDL and HDL values between the Control and treatment groups. Finding of this study shown that 10 gm dose of Chicory root powder for 30 days was effective in reducing the total cholesterol and blood pressure of hypertensive patient with hypercholesterolemia. it was concluded that chicory root powder can be used for controlling the blood pressure and total cholesterol of hypertensive patient.
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Mehak Sajid
Student, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
Dr. Niamat Ullah
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
Azim Khan
Phd Scholar, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Hikmat Ullah Khan
Student, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The University of Agriculture Peshawar
Aqsa Noureen
Student, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
Bakhtawar
Student, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Agriculture Peshawar.