The Effects of Crocin Supplementation on Metabolic Parameters, Oxidative Stress, AMP- Activated Protein Kinase and Inflammation-promoting Genes Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The Effects of Crocin Supplementation on Metabolic Parameters, Oxidative Stress, AMP- Activated Protein Kinase and Inflammation-promoting Genes Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
To study the effects of crocin supplement in patients with type 2 diabetes, 50 patients will be randomly allocated to placebo group and 2 tablets of crocin for 12 weeks. At the first and the end of the intervention, lipid profiles, blood pressure, blood sugar, inflammatory and anthropometric factors will be assessed and compared between groups.
Inclusion Criteria:
Age of 40 to 65 years type 2 diabetes: and body mass index range of 18.5 to 30 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
pregnancy or lactation A history of Cardiovascular disease, Pulmonary disease, Renal disease