Investigate Beneficial Effect of Herbal Tea in Jordanian Adults

Beneficial Effects of Herbal Tea on Lipid Profile, Insulin Resistance, CRP, CBC, Liver, and Kidney Function Tests, and Anthropometric Indices in Jordanian Adults

investigate beneficial effect of an herbal tea prepared from carob pulp and pods (Ceratonia siliqua), anise seed (Pimpinella Anisum L), wild thyme, green tea and eucalyptus leaves with Manuka honey (natural sweetener) on lipid profile and insulin resistance, CRP (C-reactive protein), CBC (complete blood count), liver function test, kidney function tests, inflammation and anthropometric indices in adults living in Amman Jordan

This study will be carried out to examine the effect of herbal tea in recruited subjects in an intervention single-group pretest-posttest study for a period of 7 weeks. Subjects will consume twice a day for a period of 7 weeks an herbal tea of (carob, anise, wild thyme, and eucalyptus leaves) before eating. The total sample (n=30) adults aged (19-57 years) , body mass index BMI range (19-35 kg/m2)

Inclusion Criteria:

• adults aged 19-57 years
• male to female ratio (1:1 ratio)
• BMI 19-35 kg/m2
• Currently living in Amman
• without significant apparent diseases
• Able to drink the tested herbal tea twice a day

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular or endocrine diseases or disabilities
• Using medical drugs and/or supplements
• Below 19 or above 57 years.
• participation in clinical trials within the last 2 months
• use of lipid-lowering drugs, or diabetic medication.
• Lactating and pregnant women will be also excluded.