Effect of Pistachio (Pistacia Vera L.) Consumption on Locomotor Activity and Molecular Regulation of the Circadian Clock in Adipose Tissue of Overweight Adults
Abstract
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) consumption on plasma melatonin, antioxidant capacity, and circadian rhythms in overweight young adults.
The main question it aims to answer are:
* Can the consumption of pistachios, specifically their content of compounds like phyto-melatonin, effectively regulate the human biological clock and circadian rhythms?
Conditions: Circadian Rhythm.
Primary outcome: Body composition analysis; Waist circumference; Plasma melatonin; Circadian locomotor activity; Questionnaire of activity during the day; Physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ); Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
Enrollment: 28 participants.
How strong is the evidence?
Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 28 participants or records.
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