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Activity of liver enzymes in multiple sclerosis patients with Hot-nature diet and co-supplemented hemp seed, evening primrose oils intervention.

Complementary therapies in medicine
December 1, 2014
Soheila Rezapour-Firouzi et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to determine whether a diet high in total antioxidant capacity, including co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with a Hot-nature diet, could improve liver enzyme activity (ALT, AST, GGT) and EDSS scores in MS patients.

Results Summary

The intervention led to significant decreases in EDSS scores and liver enzyme levels in groups receiving co-supplemented oils (groups A and C), while group B (olive oil) showed elevated liver enzymes and EDSS scores. The results suggest that antioxidant-rich diets may benefit liver function and disease progression in MS patients.

Population

65 MS patients (23 male, 42 female) aged 34.25±8.07 years with disease duration of 6.80±4.33 years and EDSS<6.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

6 months

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with advised Hot-nature diet
decrease
EDSS score
MS patients with EDSS<6 (group A)
-
Significance decreased
#1
co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with advised Hot-nature diet
decrease
levels of liver enzymes (GGT, AST, and ALT)
MS patients with EDSS<6 (group A)
-
Significance decreased
#2
co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils
decrease
EDSS score
MS patients with EDSS<6 (group C)
-
Significance decreased
#3
co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils
decrease
levels of liver enzymes (GGT, AST, and ALT)
MS patients with EDSS<6 (group C)
-
Significance decreased
#4
olive oil
increase
serum liver enzymes
MS patients with EDSS<6 (group B)
-
elevated
#5
olive oil
increase
EDSS score
MS patients with EDSS<6 (group B)
-
elevated
#6
Selecting foods according to their Total antioxidant capacity such as co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with Hot-nature diet
decrease
EDSS score
RRMS patients
-
can have beneficial effects on improving
#7
Selecting foods according to their Total antioxidant capacity such as co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with Hot-nature diet
decrease
activity of liver enzymes
RRMS patients
-
can have beneficial effects on improving
#8
Abstract

BACKGROUND: It is unknown whether diets with a high dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) can modify oxidative stress, low-grade inflammation, or liver dysfunction, all of which are risk factors for multiple sclerosis disease. This study assesses alanine amino-transferase (ALT), aspartate-aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) activities in MS patients treated with co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils as well as Hot-nature diet and the therapeutic potential this intervention. METHODS AND MATERIALS: In this double blind, randomized trial, 100 MS patients with EDSS<6 were allocated into 3 groups: "group A", who received co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with advised Hot-nature diet; "group B",who received olive oil; and "group C", who received the co-supplemented oils. Clinically, EDSS as well as serum level of liver enzymes (GGT, AST, and ALT) were assessed at baseline and after 6 months. RESULTS: Mean follow-up was 180±2.9 SD days (N=65, 23 M and 42 F aged 34.25±8.07 years with disease duration of 6.80±4.33 years). There was no significant difference in the study parameters at baseline. Serum levels of liver enzymes (GGT, AST, and ALT) were serially monitored. Intervention was associated with liver function alteration in three groups. Significance decreased in EDSS score and the levels of liver enzymes were found in groups A and C, whereas elevated serum liver enzymes and EDSS score were observed in group B after the intervention. CONCLUSION: Selecting foods according to their Total antioxidant capacity such as co-supplemented hemp seed and evening primrose oils with Hot-nature diet affects antioxidant intake and can have beneficial effects on improving EDSS score and activity of liver enzymes in RRMS patients.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultCannabisDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansLinoleic AcidsLiverMaleMiddle AgedMultiple SclerosisOenothera biennisPlant OilsSeedsYoung Adultgamma-Linolenic Acid
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations19
Citations/Year1.7
Relative Citation Ratio0.94
NIH Percentile47.8%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score1.62
Normalized Score0.66
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