Efficacy of Pigmented Rice on Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Filipino Adults
Dyslipidemias, Overweight or Obesity, Hyperglycaemia (Non Diabetic)
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Dyslipidemias focused on measuring pigmented rice, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aged 20-59 years. Body mass index between 18.5 -35 kg/m2 Elevated cholesterol (total cholesterol >200 mg/dL or LDL cholesterol 130-190 mg/dL), and/or impaired fasting glucose (100-125mg/dL) Eat rice as a staple food at least twice per day Exclusion Criteria: Are pregnant or lactating Regularly consume pigmented rice (two meals per day in the past 4 weeks) Have cardiovascular disease (hypertension, stroke, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, or congestive heart failure) or diabetes mellitus Take cholesterol or glucose-lowering medications Have elevated blood pressure (>130/80 mmHg) Have an illness that may influence lipid metabolism or metabolic rate (liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism) Take supplements that may influence lipids and glucose levels (including polyphenols) Are on a strict diet regimen (calorie-restricted or excluding food groups, examples: (Examples: Ketogenic diet, Intermittent fasting, No Rice diet) Have an active lifestyle (Ex. Goes to the gym daily, regularly (≥3 times a week) and perform vigorous activities such as lifting weights, swimming, cycling fast or uphill, or running, or athlete)
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Pigmented Rice
White Rice
Cooked black pigmented rice will be consumed for six weeks (twice per day)
Cooked white rice will be consumed by the control group for six weeks (twice per day)