Evaluation of the Effect of Pomegranate Peel Added Bread on Blood Sugar, Fats, and the Body's Defense Response

Evaluation of the Effect of Pomegranate Peel on Plasma Glucose, Lipid Parameters, and Lipid Oxidation in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Study

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the consumption of bread produced with the addition of pomegranate peels, which has a high antioxidant content, on blood glucose and lipid parameters, and some oxidant-antioxidant enzymes and lipid peroxidation in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Between 01.02.2022 and 30.05.2022 with Specialist Dr. Emel SENOL's approval, by Specialist Dr. Akkız Zuhal ÖZTAŞ

The study will be conducted with 30 volunteers who present to the City Hospital Internal Medicine Polyclinic in Mersin.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years,
• Using only oral antidiabetic
• With a Body Mass Index (BMI) value ≥ 25.0 kg/m2,
• Signing the Informed Voluntary Consent Form,
• Being in an age range of 19-64 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having kidney, liver, and inflammatory diseases,
• Being on insulin therapy,
• Using prescription drugs and/or fiber supplements,
• Taking vitamin and mineral supplements,
• Being pregnant/lactating,
• Consuming excessive alcohol (>2 drinks/day),
• Being in the menstrual period,
• Receiving gluten enteropathy,
• Having allergy against pomegranate.
• In addition, individuals with Covid-19-related condition during the study process will be excluded from the study.