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ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2025

Synergistic effects of a carbohydrate-controlled diet and

Maria Aslam, Habib-Ur-Rehman, Tabussam Tufail, Yousaf Almehmadi, Wajd Abdullatif Abualamah, Abdullah R Alzahrani, Imran Shahid

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Maria AslamUniversity Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences UIDNS, The University of Lahore UOL, Lahore, Pakistan.
Habib-Ur-RehmanUniversity Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences UIDNS, The University of Lahore UOL, Lahore, Pakistan.
Tabussam TufailUniversity Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences UIDNS, The University of Lahore UOL, Lahore, Pakistan.
Yousaf AlmehmadiFaculty of Medicine, Rabigh-King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
Wajd Abdullatif AbualamahPreventive Medicine Executive Directory Makkah Health Cluster, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah R AlzahraniDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Imran ShahidDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a growing global health concern and a major risk factor for conditions such as diabetic nephropathy and atherosclerosis. It is marked by chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. Dietary interventions, including carbohydrate-controlled diets, have shown potential in improving metabolic outcomes. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the combined effect of a carbohydrate-controlled diet and cumin herbal infusion on metabolic and biochemical parameters in patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods: A pre- and post-interventional study was conducted on 132 patients (aged 18-60 years) diagnosed with MetS based on the ATP III criteria. Participants were recruited from the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital (ULTH) through purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups ( Results: Significant improvements were observed in body mass index (BMI), body weight, and lipid profile parameters ( Conclusion: A carbohydrate-controlled diet combined with cumin herbal infusion may support glycemic control and improve lipid metabolism in individuals with metabolic syndrome. This combined approach shows potential as an adjunct dietary strategy for managing cardiometabolic risk factors.

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