Broccoli sprouts powder could improve serum triglyceride and oxidized LDL/LDL-cholesterol ratio in type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Bahadoran Z, Mirmiran P, Hosseinpanah F, Rajab A, Asghari G, Azizi F
Published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 4-week trial of broccoli sprout powder in 81 patients with type 2 diabetes.
Key Findings
Serum triglycerides and the oxidised LDL to LDL ratio improved significantly versus placebo; other lipid fractions were unchanged.
Conclusions
Sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout powder modestly improved oxidative and triglyceride markers in type 2 diabetes.
Limitations
Short duration; surrogate endpoints; single-centre.
Supplements Studied
Sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout powder modestly improved oxidative and triglyceride markers in type 2 diabetes.
Outcomes Measured
The oxidised LDL to LDL ratio improved significantly versus placebo.
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