Crataegus Extract Improves Body Fat and Lipid Profile in Overweight Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton Staff Writer. Body fat percentage and weight were significantly improved after 12 weeks intake of CEM treatment. (more…)
Nitraria Retusa Extract Significantly Improves BMI and Triglyceride Levels in Overweight/Obese Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Administration of 2000 mg of N. retusa extract once daily for 12 weeks resulted in a significant reduction in weight (p<0.001), BMI (p<0.001), and improvement in triglyceride levels (p=0.011) in overweight and obese female subjects compared to placebo. (more…)
Gum Acacia Supports Satiety in Healthy Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. At 240 minutes post consumption of the 40g fiber diet, subjects were less hungry compared to control (P= 0.036). (more…)
Hydrangea Serrata Supplementation Aids in BMI and Body Weight Reduction in Overweight Individuals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with a once daily oral supplementation of 600mg of Hydrangea serrata leaves extract decreased overall body weight, body mass, and BMI levels, significantly reducing areas of visceral and abdominal fat, along with hip circumference. (more…)
A Polyphenol Extract of Lippia citriodora and Hibiscus sabdariffa Improves Appetite Regulation in Obese Individuals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A polyphenol extract combination (Lemon verbena and Hibiscus extracts, standardized in verbascocide and anthocyanins, mixed in a 65%-35% ratio) decreased appetite sensation and reduced fat mass in overweight and obese subjects. (more…)
Octacosanol and Policosanol Help Prevent High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity Through Activation of Brown Adipose Tissue
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study demonstrates the capacity for policosanol and octacosanol to ameliorate body weight and body fat gains associated with obesity from a high-fat diet. (more…)
Nine Prohibited Stimulants in Sports and Weight Loss Supplements Linked to Serious Adverse Events
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Weight loss and sports supplements containing deterenol have been associated with serious adverse events including cardiac arrest. (more…)
Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain Versus Unprocessed Foods
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how limiting consumption of ultra-processed foods may be an effective strategy for obesity prevention and treatment. (more…)
A Plant-Based Meat Alternative is More Beneficial than Red Meat for Heart Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a plant-based diet is associated with decreased trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, weight and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and offers a healthy alternative to a red meat diet. (more…)
Ten-Hour Time-Restricted Eating Reduces Atherogenic Lipids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After twelve-weeks of time-restricted eating, study participants with metabolic syndrome (Mets) experienced weight loss, healthier body composition, lower blood pressure, and decreased levels of cardiovascular disease-promoting lipids. (more…)
Effects of Low Fat Vegan Diet on Body Weight, Insulin Sensitivity and Lipids in Overweight Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 16-week low-fat vegan diet decreased body weight and fat and improved glucose metabolism in study participants. (more…)
Effect of Four Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Sucrose on Obese and Overweight Individuals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that when comparing the effect of four low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) aspartame, saccharin, rebaudioside A and sucralose with sucrose, the LCSs had differing effects on body weight among the participating obese or overweight adults. (more…)
Does Time-Restricted Eating Support Weight Loss and Metabolic Parameters in Overweight and Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Overweight or obese adults who participated in time-restricted eating (TRE) experienced a 1.17% modest weight loss that was very similar to the weight loss (0.75%) in the control group that practiced consistent meal timing (CMT). (more…)
Paprika Xanthophylls Significantly Reduces Abdominal Fat in Overweight Individuals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the placebo group, a twelve-week supplementation with paprika xanthophylls significantly reduced the abdominal fat area and body mass index in healthy overweight study participants. (more…)
Plant-Based Meals Increase Gut Hormones and Satiety Compared to Processed-Meat Meals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Plant-based meals with tofu increased postprandial secretion of gastrointestinal hormones and promoted satiety, compared to processed meat and cheese meals, in healthy, obese, and diabetic men. (more…)
Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study validates the association between weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus remission. (more…)
Stevia Extract Lowers Appetite Sensation without Increasing Food Intake
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that short-term intake of stevia lowered postprandial glucose levels compared to sugar and had no effect on appetite and food intake. (more…)
High Fat Diet, Obesity linked to Leptin Resistance
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers identified a molecular pathway in the brain called GIPR/Rap1 signaling that links overeating and obesity to leptin resistance. (more…)
Watermelon Increases Satiety and Reduces Body Weight in Obese Individuals
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Watermelon consumption significantly improved satiety and significantly reduced body weight, BMI, waist/hip circumference, and systolic blood pressure in obese and overweight individuals. (more…)
Rutin-Rich Tartary Buckwheat Benefits Body Composition and Antioxidant Capacity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Rutin-rich Tartary buckwheat, ‘Manten-Kirari’, significantly decreased body weight, body fat percentage, body mass index and oxidative stress markers in the seventy-three participating subjects compared to the control group.
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