Lowering Effect of Sago-rice on Nutritional Parameters, and Total Cholesterol in Overweight and Obese Respondents: A Before-and-after Study
Background: Overweight and obesity, an over-nutrition state due to higher energy intake than energy expenditure, could lead to blood glucose and lipids problems. Sago-rice, analog rice from sago rich in resistant starch and fiber, might answer these health problems.
Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the impact of sago-rice eating over 4 weeks on biochemical and nutrition parameters in overweight and obese subjects.
Methods: Body weight and height were measured and then put together to calculate body mass index (BMI) in the pre-and-post consumption. Furthermore, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) was performed to calculate body and visceral fat percentages. In addition, blood glucose and lipids such as total cholesterol and triglyceride were examined before and after the sago-rice consumption.
Results: The results highlighted a significant decrease in body weight, BMI, and body fat percentage (p < 0.05). This study showed that Sago-rice consumption for 4 weeks could significantly decrease the total cholesterol to around 18 mg/dL, lowering it from 257.33 to 239.48 mg//dL (p < 0.05). This study also observed an increased level of triglyceride (p < 0.05). However, blood glucose concentration was not significantly different (p > 0.05).
Conclusions: Sago-rice consumption, thus, might assist in reducing body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and total cholesterol in overweight and obese people.
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