The Effect of Labisia pumila var. alata on Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Wan Mohammad, Wan Mohd Zahiruddin
Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina
Wan Bebakar, Wan Mohammad
Mohd, Dayang Marshitah
Hassan, Intan Idiana
Shukor, Norlela
Kamaruddin, Nor Azmi
Azidah, A. K.
Wan Mohamud, Wan Nazaimoon
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study comparing the effects of a water extract of Labisia pumila var.
alata at 280 mg/day with placebo, given for 6 months in postmenopausal Malay women.
There were 29 patients treated with Labisia pumila and 34 patients in the placebo group.
Menopausal symptoms were assessed at baseline and at 6 months.
The blood pressure, body mass index, waist circumference, fasting blood sugar, lipid profile, and hormonal profile (follicle stimulating hormone/luteinizing hormone/estradiol) were measured during visits every two months.
ANCOVA model analysis showed significantly lower triglycerides levels in LP subjects at 6 months after treatment as compared to placebo (1.4 versus 1.9 mmol/L; adj.
mean difference 0.5, 95% CI: 0.02, 0.89 after adjusted for the baseline values, age, BMI, and duration of menopause placebo).
Other parameters in both groups did not differ significantly.
In conclusion, daily intake of Labisia pumila at 280 mg/day for six months was found to provide benefit in reducing the triglyceride (TG) values.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Azidah, A. K.& Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina& Wan Bebakar, Wan Mohammad& Mohd, Dayang Marshitah& Wan Mohammad, Wan Mohd Zahiruddin& Hassan, Intan Idiana…[et al.]. 2012. The Effect of Labisia pumila var. alata on Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Azidah, A. K.…[et al.]. The Effect of Labisia pumila var. alata on Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Azidah, A. K.& Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina& Wan Bebakar, Wan Mohammad& Mohd, Dayang Marshitah& Wan Mohammad, Wan Mohd Zahiruddin& Hassan, Intan Idiana…[et al.]. The Effect of Labisia pumila var. alata on Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028174
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028174