The Effect of 4 Weeks of Flaxseed Extract Supplementation on Serum Concentration of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and C-Reactive Protein
Journal Title: مجله علمی- پژوهشی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی قم - Year 2017, Vol 10, Issue 11
Abstract
Background and Objective: Omega-3 Supplementation has different effects on the body. Terefore, this study was carried out with the aim of investigating the effect of 4 weeks of flaxseed extract supplementation on serum concentrations of Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and C-reactive protein (CRP). Methods: In this double-blind study, 24 male students (mean age, 23.21±1.98) were randomly divided into two groups, including flaxseed extract (n=12) and placebo (n=12). After 4 weeks of supplementation with flaxseed extract, serum levels of BDNF and CRP was measured in fasting state. BDNF level was measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit, and CRP level was measured using an immunoturbidimetric assay kit. Data were analyzed using t-test. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results: After four weeks of supplementation with flaxseed extract the mean serum level of BDNF significantly increased (p<0.001), but no significant change was observed in the serum level of CRP (p<0.591). Conclusion: It seems that supplementation with flaxseed extract through increasing BDNF level is useful for the improvement of cognitive and functional benefits of the brain.
Authors and Affiliations
Hosein Hosein, Eisa Eisa, Zia Zia, Ghsem Ghsem, Shamseddin Shamseddin
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP464848
- DOI -
- Views 41
- Downloads 0
آگاهی، نگرش و رفتارهای خودمراقبتی پیشگیرانه بهداشت دهان و دندان در بین دانشجویان دندانپزشکی و پزشکی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی قم
زمینه و هدف: بهداشت دهان یکی از مؤلفه‌های اصلی سلامت عمومی و کیفیت زندگی افراد است. این مطالعه با هدف تعیین آگاهی، نگرش و عملکرد دانشجویان پزشکی و دندانپزشکی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی قم در زمینه بهداشت دهان و دندان انجام شد. ر...
The Effect of Neuropsychological Mental Rotation Exercises on Visuospatial Function in Students
Background and Objectives: Visuospatial skills are among cognitive functions, which play important role in everyday life. One of the aims of this research in the field of spatial skills, is to investigate the ability to...
نقش مداخلات با استفاده از الگوها و تئوری‌های آموزش و ارتقای سلامت در افزایش فعالیت فیزیکی سالمندان: مرور نظام‌مند
زمینه و هدف: فواید فعالیت بدنی منظم به‌طور گسترده‌ای شناخته شده است. در پژوهش حاضر، مداخلات انجام‌شده مبتنی بر الگوها، تئوری‌های آموزش و ارتقای سلامت در زمینه فعالیت سالمندان به شیوه نظام‌مند بررسی گردید. روش بـررسی: تـ...
An Investigation of the Worldwide Prevalence of Infertility As a Systematic Review
Background and Objectives: Infertility problem has involved different communities around the world. Psychosocial consequences of infertility affect both infertile men and women. The current study was conducted with the a...
Investigation of Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from Patients Referring to Some Treatment Centers of Qom City, Iran
Background and Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the important causes of nosocomial infections. Resistance to various antibiotics, such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, and macrolides is one of the major probl...