Effects of cinnamon supplementation combined with exercise training on anthropometric indices and reproductive hormones in overweight and obese women.
Fatemeh Ahmadi, Mohammad Mehdi Khaleghi, Abdossaleh Zar
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of exercise training combined with cinnamon supplementation on anthropometric indices and reproductive hormones in 26 overweight and obese women. Both interventions led to significant reductions in chest and abdominal circumference, and improvements in hormone levels. Notably, chest circumference showed a significant difference between groups (p = 0.003), but no additional benefits of cinnamon supplementation were observed for abdominal circumference or hormone levels.
Key findings
- Both groups experienced significant reductions in chest and abdominal circumference (all p ≤ 0.005).
- Estradiol, progesterone, and FSH levels increased significantly in both groups (all p ≤ 0.005).
- LH concentrations decreased significantly in both groups (all p ≤ 0.005).
- A significant difference in chest circumference was found between groups (p = 0.003).
Why it matters
Understanding the impact of combined exercise and dietary interventions on obesity-related hormonal changes is crucial for developing effective strategies to improve women's reproductive health and fertility.