The  Impact of Spirulina Supplementation on Iraqi Obese Females: A Cohort Study

Abdullah Salim Al-Karawi; Ali Saad  Kadhim; Ali Abdulmawjood   Mohammed; Fakhri   Alajeeli; Giuseppe   Lippi

doi:10.23851/mjs.v35i4.1545

Authors

Abdullah Salim Al-Karawi Department of Microbiology, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5532-7508
Ali Saad Kadhim Biology Branch-Department of Science, College of Basic Education, Wasit University, Wasit, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7456-2178
Ali Abdulmawjood Mohammed College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0336-4769
Fakhri Alajeeli Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3317-7465
Giuseppe Lippi Section of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9523-9054

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23851/mjs.v35i4.1545

Keywords:

Obesity, Spirulina, Lipid, HbA1c, TSH

Abstract

Background: Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, has been recognized for its dense nutritional profile and purported health benefits. Furthermore, the effects of spirulina on individuals who are obese have been a subject of interest in scientific research. Objective: This study was to examine the impact of spirulina supplements on obese females in the Iraq population. The research adopted related treatments in cohort study design utilizing spirulina. Methods: The seventy-five obese female participants aged between 25-55 years were administered spirulina supplements for eight months. Cholesterol, triglyceride, High density lipid (HDL), Risk-1, Risk-2, Thyroid stimulated hormones (TSH), and hemoglobin-A1c (HBA1c) were examined before and after administering the supplements. Results: The current study revealed a significant effect on levels of all parameters. Specifically, cholesterol, very low-density lipid (VLDL), and Risk were significantly decreased in their levels, with a reduction of the body mass index (BMI) in the obese females after administration. However, the level of HBA1c and TSH slightly decreased after the spirulina. According to HDL was increased level after administration of spirulina in obese females compared to before. Conclusions: Spirulina could be considered a good supplement to increase the metabolism of the body and decrease BMI with improved health.

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