The Effects of Hesperidin on Metabolic Syndrome

Evaluation of the Effects of Hesperidin Supplementation in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

To study the effects of Hesperidin supplement in patients with metabolic syndrome, 50 patients will be randomly allocated to control group or 2 capsules Hesperidin for 12 weeks; both groups will be advised to adherence the investigators' diet and exercise program too. At the first and the end of the intervention, metabolic factors will be assessed and compared between groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age of 18 to 70 years
• having 3 of 5 of high blood sugar, hypertension, high TG, high waist circumference, low HDL

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnancy or lactation
• A history of Cardiovascular disease, Pulmonary disease, Renal disease & Celiac disease; Cirrhosis
• Following program to lose weight in recent 3 mo