Food Supplement for Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome

In metabolic syndrome, blood levels of apolipoprotein B (Apo B) reveal the presence of quantitative and qualitative alterations of atherogenic lipoproteins and therefore represent an indicator of the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of a combined dietary supplement containing glucomannan, white mulberry dry extract (d.e.), gymnema (d.e.), olive (d.e.), Cassia nomame (d.e.), Nopal, policosanols and chromium, compared to placebo, on Apo B in individuals with metabolic syndrome adhering to the Mediterranean diet. Furthermore, the effect of the dietary supplement on anthropometric parameters, waist circumference and body composition will be investigated.