Khaled Aleissa
Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Zamzam Water Ameliorates Oxidative Stress and Reduces HemoglobinA1c in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Author(s): Abdullah Bamosa, Abdelsalam Elnour, Huda Kaatabi, Abdullah Al Meheithif, Khaled Aleissa and Sameeh Al-AlmaieAbdullah Bamosa, Abdelsalam Elnour, Huda Kaatabi, Abdullah Al Meheithif, Khaled Aleissa and Sameeh Al-Almaie
Zamzam water is alkaline natural water which makes it potentially capable of enhancing antioxidant power. We have carried out this study in type 2 diabetic patients to evaluate the effect of Zamzam water on their oxidantantioxidant status, glycemic control and lipid profile. Forty nine type 2 diabetic patients were recruited from Dammam University primary health care unit in Alkhobar. The patients were randomly divided into two groups each drank one liter/day of water for two months; one group received ordinary bottled water while the other drank Zamzam water. Baseline and post treatment levels of antioxidant parameters, fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, lipid profile, LFT, RFT, and CBC were measured in both groups. Zamzam group patients showed a significant increase in the serum levels of total antioxidant capacity, Catalase, Superoxide dismutase, and glutathione. However, total antioxidan.. View More»
