Effects of chia seeds on acne

Completed

• Conditions: Acne lesions; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN26733572
• Lead Sponsor: Samnium Medical Cooperative

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-03-14
• Last Update Posted: 3 April 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

1. Men and women between 18-65 years of age
2. Caucasian
3. Chronic acne lesions of any severity (treated and untreated)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Smoking
2. Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2)
3. Diabetes
4. Hepatic disease
5. Renal disease
6. Heart disease
7. Family history of chronic diseases
8. Heavy physical exercise (>10 h/week)
9. Pregnant women, women suspected of being pregnant, women who hoped to become pregnant, breastfeeding
10. Birch pollen allergy
11. Use of vitamin/mineral supplements 2 weeks prior to entry into the study
12. Donation of blood less than 3 months before the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified