A Comparative Study on The Effect of Spice Capsules on The Lipid Profile of The Diabetes

Authors

  • Dr.M.Sivasakth

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46243/jst.2020.v5.i6.pp49-66

Keywords:

cinnamon, cloves, Body Mass Index, lipid profile

Abstract

The current study aims at analysing the health status of the male adults in the Government District Headquarters Hospital, Periyakulam at Theni District in Tamil Nadu State. For the purpose of the initial survey 120 adults receiving treatment at the Hospital were interviewed with the help of the doctors. From the 120 adults, fifty male members from lower socio-economic category in the age group of 40 to 60 years were approached and based on the clinical symptoms and general weakness as identified by a Physician, subjects were selected for the study. The subjects were supplemented with capsules made from cinnamon and cloves each 2g refers experimental group E1 and E2, whereas combination of cinnamon and cloves 1.5 g+0.5g refers E3 and 0.5g+1.5g refers group E4. Significant difference was observed in BMI of all the experimental groups due to significant reduction in mean body weight of the diabetics after supplementation, and also the haemoglobin and lipid levels of all the diabetics of the Experimental groups E1, E2, E3 and E4 found to decrease than the initial values except the control group after supplementation of spice capsules at 5 per cent level, whereas control group did not show any significant change.

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Published

2024-05-03

How to Cite

Dr.M.Sivasakth. (2024). A Comparative Study on The Effect of Spice Capsules on The Lipid Profile of The Diabetes. Journal of Science & Technology (JST), 5(6), 49–66. https://doi.org/10.46243/jst.2020.v5.i6.pp49-66