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Study aim
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Determine the effects of sumac powder with calorie-restricted diet on anthropometric indices, body composition, inflammatory factors, oxidative stress, appetite hormones, glycemic indexes, lipids profile and depression symptoms in overweight or obese women with depression
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Design
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This study is a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial with two parallel groups. Sixty-six patients are randomly divided into two groups: sumac and control.
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Settings and conduct
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Invite overweight or obese individuals referring to nutrition clinic of Shahid Beheshti, After examining the criteria for entering the study, 10cc blood samples are taken. food recall questionnaire, depression, appetite and physical activity questionnaire are completed. Supplements are given to individuals for 6 weeks. For double-blind execution of this research, at the start of the study, the collection of Supplement cans are coded by third person as A and B.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion: overweight and obesity; moderate and mild depression
Exclusion: Use of anti-inflammatory drugs ;antidepressants; Diabetes; inflammatory diseases; Infectious diseases; Acute psychiatric disorders; Sensitivity to sumac
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Intervention groups
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The intervention group receive a weight loss diet and 3 capsules each contains 1000 mg of sumac and control group receive, weight loss diet and 3 placebo capsules (starch) for 12 weeks.
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Main outcome variables
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Weight; body massindex; waist circumference; hip circumference; waist to hip; body fat percentage; visceral fat; fat free mass; serum level of hs-CRP; TNF-α; IL-6; malondialdehyde; leptin; neuropeptideY; triglyceride; total cholesterol; low density lipoprotein-C; high density lipoprotein-C; glucose; insulin; Insulin resistance