Crocus Sativus (Saffron) and Berberis Vulgaris (Barberry Fruit) in Metabolic Syndrome
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The metabolic syndrome is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and
diabetes mellitus. The age-adjusted prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the United States
is 34% for men and 35% for women. Emerging alternative medicine worldwide led investigators
to evaluate the efficacy of Crocus sativus (Saffron) and Berberis Vulgaris (barberry fruit)
in treatment of metabolic syndrome. Serum total cholesterol, serum LDL cholesterol, serum HDL
cholesterol, serum triglyceride, Fasting Blood Sugar and hematocrit measured before and after
45 days of treatment.