Korean J Health Promot.  2014 Jun;14(2):59-66. 10.15384/kjhp.2014.14.2.59.

The Synergy Effect of Weight-Bearing Circuit Training and Aloe QDM Complex on Obese Middle Aged Women: a Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial

• Choi MJ
• Kim YA
• Shin E
• Do SG
• Song W

• KMID: 1980273
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.15384/kjhp.2014.14.2.59

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Obesity is a major health problem and leads to metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperlipidemia. Recently, it was reported that aloe QDM complex, composed of processed aloe vera gel, aloesin and chromiun could improve insulin sensitivity by enhancing 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein (AMPK) activity and has an anti-inflammatory effect by reducing the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines. It is also known that aloe QDM complex can reduce body weight, body fat mass and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes patients. The purpose of this study was to assess for possible synergistic effects of weight-bearing circuit training and aloe QDM complex supplementation on body composition, physical fitness, blood profile and diabetes risk factors.
METHODS
Study subjects included 19 participants randomly assigned to the Exercise group (Ex, n=9) and to the Exercise with aloe QDM complex group (Q-Ex, n=10). Both groups participated in weight-bearing circuit training 3 times a week for 4 weeks and took a capsule composed of either aloe (aloe QDM complex) or soy bean (placebo), 1100 mg/day for 4 weeks. Body composition was measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Grip strength, flexibility, curl-up, balance, agility, Sargent jump and VO2max were measured, as well as fasting blood samples taken.
RESULTS
After 4 weeks of weight-bearing circuit training and aloe QDM complex supplementation, the significant interactions (time x intervention) between the groups regarding body fat percentage (F=7.024, P=0.017) and body fat mass (F=5.243, P=0.035) were calculated. There were significant differences in body fat percentage (P=0.029) and body fat mass (P=0.039). No significant interaction was observed in physical fitness, blood profile and diabetes risk factors.
CONCLUSIONS
In this study, the combination of weight-bearing circuit training and aloe QDM complex supplementation showed a positive effect for reducing body fat mass, and could be an effective intervention for managing obesity.

Keyword

Obesity; Exercise; Aloe

MeSH Terms

Absorptiometry, Photon
Adenosine
Adipose Tissue
Aloe*
Body Composition
Body Weight
Cytokines
Fasting
Female
Hand Strength
Humans
Hyperlipidemias
Insulin Resistance
Metabolic Diseases
Middle Aged*
Obesity
Physical Fitness
Pliability
Risk Factors
Soybeans
Weight-Bearing*
Adenosine
Cytokines

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  Figure 1. Study population and design

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