Effect of Cynara scolymus (artichoke) in Homeopathic Doses on Body Mass Index in Obese and Overweight Patients
Pena Cisneros Erik Misael1, Torres Mendoza Blanca Miriam de Guadalupe2, Del Castillo Salazar Gomez Maria Paola3 and Ruvalcaba Ledezma Jesus Carlos4*1Professor Researcher (UNAG) Anthropological University of Guadalajara, in the degree in homeopathy. Jalisco, Mexico.
2Profesor Research of the Master of Clinical Nutrition at the (UNIVA) UniversityAtemajac Valley, Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico.
3Nutrition Counselor, Atemajac Valley University, Student of the Master of Clinical Nutrition UAD Autonomous University of Durango.
4Full time Research Professor in the Academic Area of Medicine, Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Health Sciences with emphasis on Public Health (UAEH), Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico.
Abstract: In Mexico obesity has become a public health problem, several plants have been used for weight loss, including the Artichoke (Cynarascolymus), with that the Aim of this research was focused on evaluating the effect of Cynarascolymus in homeopathic doses on body mass index in obese and overweight patients at a private clinic in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara Jalisco. Material and methods. We conducted an aleatory controlled clinical trial in 34 adults aged 20 to 52 years old, overweight and with obesity (BMI> 27 kg/m2), by random sampling. They were invited to participate and they signed a written informed consent form. They took blood samples and evaluated, cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose. Cynarascolymus was administered in homeopathic doses and the body mass index (BMI) was measured for 6 appointments once every 15 days. The data was analyzed using SPSS 17. Frequencies were compared by chi square and continuous quantitative data was performed on ANOVA and T tests. Results 80% of people suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms and had a family history in obesity. BMI had no significance in the analysis of independent samples t test. Significant difference was detected between the first and third visit, ANOVA with significant F critical for weight change. Conclusions: homeopathic doses of Cynarascolymus no impact on the body mass index compared to placebo, but significant weight change.
Keywords: Obesity; Cynarascolymus; body mass index; dose homeopathic; potencies Back to TOC