Effects of Pomegranate and Orange Juice on Antioxidant Status in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal: International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition
Published Date: Jul 14, 2016

Abstract

AIM: The fruit of the pomegranate (Punica granatum) has a high content of polyphenols and is renowned for its antioxidant capabilities. In particular, it is recognized as reducing oxidative stress and, therefore, playing a productive role in obstructing the pathogenesis of fatty liver disease. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of consumingpomegranate juice (high in antioxidant content) and orange juice (low in antioxidant content) when combined with a hypocaloric diet on liver enzymes and the antioxidant status of patients.

Authors

  • Golnaz Ekhlasi
    1 Department of Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Farzad Shidfar
    1 Department of Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Shahram Agah
    2 Colorectal Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Shahin Merat
    3 Digestive Diseases Research Institute (DDRI), Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Agha Fatemeh Hosseini
    4 Department of Math and Statistics, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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