Therapeutic Effect of Mulberry Fruit Powder Consumption in Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a raising concern globally, especially in developing countries such as Pakistan. To prevent its risk factors diet and lifestyle modification is major solution. Functional foods have additional benefits of treating disease while providing basic nutrients. Mulberry is a native fruit with the properties of functional food, it is rich in anthocyanin and different anti-obesity,anti-diabetic, and anti-hyperlipidemic treating potential antioxidants. Mulberry will prove its therapeutic potential against the risk factors of metabolic syndrome.
• Subjects having fasting total cholesterol level of ≥ 200 mg/dl or LDL cholesterol ≥ 130 mg/dl.
• Fasting Blood Glucose ≥110mg/dl.
• SBP ≥ 130/ ≥ 85 mmHg
• Waist Circumference of ≥40 inches in males and ≥35 inches for females