The Impact of CX Training Combined with Inulin Consumption on Some Vascular Function Indices in Women with Metabolic Syndrome The Impact of CX Training Combined with Inulin Consumption on Some Vascular Function Indices in Women with Metabolic Syndrome
Archives of Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026),
12 October 2026
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Page 1-7
https://doi.org/10.22037/amls.v12.47582
Abstract
Background and Aim: Recent studies have indicated the effectiveness of exercise training combined with antioxidant supplements on cardiovascular function in healthy and morbidly obese individuals. In the present study, the effect of CX Works training (CX) with and without inulin intake was evaluated on some markers of vascular function in women with metabolic syndrome.
Methods: In current semi-experimental study, 48 adult women with metabolic syndrome were randomly divided into 4 groups with 8 weeks intervention: CX training (every other day), inulin (10 grams/daily); combined (CX/inulin) and control (no intervention) groups. Serum Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and homocysteine after an overnight fast were measured in all groups (pre-training) and measurements were repeated 48 hours after the last exercise session (post-training).
Results: Compared to the control group, serum VEGF in the other groups increased significantly (p<0.05). Serum VEGF in the combined group also increased compared to the CX and inulin groups (p<0.05). Serum homocysteine in the combined group increased significantly compared to the other groups (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the findings, inulin consumption during CX exercises is associated with greater endothelial effects than either of them alone in patients with metabolic syndrome. Measurement of other markers of vascular function is recommended for better conclusions.
Keywords: Vascular Endothelial Function; CX Training; Inulin; Metabolic Syndrome.
*Corresponding Author: Shahram Soheili; Email: s.sohaili@iau.ac.ir; sohaily52shahram@gmail.com; ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6161-9048
Please cite this article as: Khodabandehlu F, Soheili S, Parsian H, Ershadi R, Azarbayjani MA. The Impact of CX Training Combined with Inulin Consumption on Some Vascular Function Indices in Women with Metabolic Syndrome. Arch Med Lab Sci. 2026;12:1-7 (e2). https://doi.org/10.22037/amls.v12.47582
- Vascular Endothelial Function
- CX Training
- Inulin
- Metabolic Syndrome
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