This is a study to investigate the effect of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) on metabolic and biochemical parameters in young overweight and obese subjects. Thirty overweight/obese volunteers will be divided into two groups. The first group will receive no intervention. The second group will be supplemented with one capsule of Tulsi orally every morning and evening in empty stomach for 60 days. The metabolic parameters and liver enzymes will be evaluated before and after the intervention.

This is a randomized, parallel group, open label pilot study to investigate the effect of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) on metabolic and biochemical parameters in young overweight and obese subjects. Thirty overweight/obese volunteers will be divided into two groups. The first group will receive no intervention. The second group will be supplemented with one capsule of Tulsi orally every morning and evening in empty stomach for 60 days. The metabolic parameters and liver enzymes will be evaluated before and after the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Overweight/obese volunteers of both genders from age 17 to 30 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Addiction to tobacco and/or alcohol.
• Not on drugs like fluoroquinolones, anticonvulsants, antihypertensives, corticosteroids, hormonal contraceptives, hypolipidemic agents, anti psychotics, protease inhibitors and isotretinoin.
• Not suffering from liver disease, malabsorption, nephrotic syndrome, thyroid disorder, allergy or any other chronic disease.