Low fat yogurt reduce weight: Randomized clinical trial from Malaysia

• Published in: Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences
• Main Author: Al-Naggar R.A.; Osman M.T.; Abdulghani M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84894041728&partnerID=40&md5=68df6500cb249bb2a3384e7505988b85

Intake yogurt has been linked to a reduced risk of developing bladder cancer, a lower risk of heart attack and heart disease, and decrease in blood pressure. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of low fat yogurt in reducing body weight among Malaysian university students. Thirty volunteer were participated in this study; 15 cases and 15 controls. The participants were university students. Measuring waist, height and weight were recorded in the base line and at the end of the trail. For cases, the participant required to consume one container of low-fat yogurt (140ml) everyday for 14 days. Daily follow-up to measure waist, height and weight were recorded. They required carrying out their daily activities as usual and recording any changes to their normal daily activities. The control group is not required to consume any yogurt during the duration of the study. They followed-up by measuring their waist, height and weight. A total number of 30 volunteer were participated in this study. The majority of them were Malay (15), single (24), non-smoker (22), not physically active (24), and their age 18 to 20 years. This study showed significant differences between the weight of those who consumed 140 ml of low fat yogurt and those who did not. Consuming 140 ml of low fat yogurt for 14 days is significantly reducing the body weight.