Comparative Analysis of Role of Vitamin E and Iron Supplementation for Weight Loss in Young Adult Obese Females with Controlled Diet of 1500 Calories

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  • Sumetha Yaseen, Rubina Iqbal, Memoona Jahangir, Samia Arshad, Noor Ul Haq, Aiman Asif, Zari Salahuddin

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22167616

Abstract

Background: Obesity has become a major health issue in the world over past two decades. . This leads us to the need of immense exploration of life style modification options, dietary supplementation and weight loss friendly elements.

Aim: Our study aims to highlight the comparative analysis of independent supplementation of vitamin E and iron to young adult females for their weight loss regime.

Methods: 90 young adult non pregnant females of age between 25-39 years with BMI ranging between 30-34.9 (obese) were asked to take a fixed 1500 calorie diet for two months. They were divided into three groups with no supplement group, vitamin E group and iron group. Body mass index(BMI), LDL levels and prevalence of fatty liver was assessed among all individuals.

Results: vitamin E and iron supplementation reduced BMI in their respective groups. Vitamin e and iron supplementation also reduce the prevalence of fatty liver among groups. Vitamin E reduces serum LDL levels.

Conclusion: vitamin E and iron supplementation helps in weight loss.

Keywords: obesity, vitamin E, iron, weight loss

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Sumetha Yaseen, Rubina Iqbal, Memoona Jahangir, Samia Arshad, Noor Ul Haq, Aiman Asif, Zari Salahuddin. (2022). Comparative Analysis of Role of Vitamin E and Iron Supplementation for Weight Loss in Young Adult Obese Females with Controlled Diet of 1500 Calories. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(07), 616. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22167616

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Vol. 16 No. 07 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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