Curcumin supplementation combined with high intensity interval training modulates serum irisin and lipid profile in obese women: "A randomized double-blind clinical trial".

ABSTRACT:

Background

Curcumin is the most widely known active substance of turmeric extract, which attributed numerous functional properties, including anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective properties. Inactivity and changes in lifestyle and subsequent overweight/obesity are becoming major health risk factors.

Objective

the aim of this study was to determine the effect of curcumin supplementation combined with high intensity interval trainings (HIIT) exercise on serum irisin and lipid profile in obese women.

Methods

40 inactive women (aged 30-35 years, and body mass index 30 and above) allocated in four groups (10 in each) as followed; curcumin (C), exercise plus curcumin (EC), placebo (P), and exercise plus placebo (EP). All subjects completed an eight-week HIIT program. The

SUBMITTER: Gharakhanlou BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11909447 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature