Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids-based Bars Effect on Metabolic Syndrome Patients

This study was conducted at Chaudhry Muhammad Akram Teaching & Research Hospital, Lahore. Total 60 individuals diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, like deranged lipid profile, high blood pressure (ranges mild to moderate), and elevated levels of HbA1c (5.6%-6.4%), aged between 40 to 65 years were part of the study. The participants were randomly selected and divided into two groups.

Control group (T 0 ) was given one jelly candy as mid-morning snack. The experimental group (T 1 ) was given PUFA bar one each daily The follow-up for patients has been conducted monthly, all laboratory test (blood pressure, lipid profile, HbA1c and CRP) has been done on 1st and after 8 weeks. The baseline and post-test study data is compared to test the study hypothesis.

Inclusion criteria

• Metabolic syndrome patient's age 40 to 65 years with BMI (above 25 kg/m 2 ) was major part of this study.
• Patients having Triglyceride levels range from mild to moderate (150 to 499 mg/dL) are included in the study.
• Patients having LDL (Low density lipoprotein) range from mild (130-159 mg/dL) to moderate (160-189 mg/dL) are included in the study.
• Patients having HDL (High-density lipoprotein) range from mild to moderate (60 mg/dL or higher) have been included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

• Lactating and pregnant women will not be included.
• Patients who are using any kind of medicine.
• Any person allergic to nuts.
• Adults suffering from critical health conditions, including cancer.