2.4.2. Exclusion Criteria
eating disorders, asthma, psychiatric disorders, major gastrointestinal problems, diabetes
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, ASTHMA, FOOD ALLERGIES, HYPERTENSION, DIABETES
The following criteria were used to exclude participants from the study: professional athletes, smokers, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, those with any medical or psychiatric disorders or chronic conditions, a history of weight-reducing surgery or eating disorders, and individuals with food allergies. Participants with a history of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, or major gastrointestinal problems and taking medication known to affect lipid metabolism were also excluded. 