The effect of Nigella sativa supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors in obese and overweight women: a crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial

ConclusionThe overall improvements in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors showed beneficial effects of N.S supplements among adults with obesity to prevent possible cardiovascular diseases. More studies with different designs and in other populations are suggested to clarify the exact effects of N.S as a complementary therapy for modulating CVD risk factors in individuals with overweight and obesity.Trial registrationIranian Registry of Clinical Trials, IRCT20180528039884N1, Registered on February 15th, 2019.
Source: European Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research