Effect of Low-calorie Diet on Serum Lipids, Adipokines, Insulin Resistance and Also Body Composition in Women With Metabolic Syndrome

Effect of Hypocaloric Diet on Biomarkers of Metabolic Profile, Insulin Resistance and Body Composition in Women With Metabolic Syndrome

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a hypocaloric diet on biomarkers associated with insulin resistance, metabolic profile and body composition in women with Metabolic Syndrome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI of 30-34.9 kg/m2, diagnostic of metabolic syndrome based on National Cholesterol Education Panel ATPIII (2002)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetes mellitus, non-treated thyroid disease, treatment with lipid-lowering drugs and glucocorticoids or weight loss treatment within the previous 3 months.