Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a very low-carbohydrate diet results in greater improvements in weight, glycemic control, and systolic blood pressure than the DASH diet. (more…)
Did you know that around one in three adults are overweight in the United States? While many strive to lose weight and keep it off, the weight loss process can be incredibly difficult to maintain. With that in mind, we interviewed Dr. Oster, whose new book The Three Rules to Lose Weight and Keep It Off Forever provides life-long sustainable practices to help you look and feel your best. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Body fat percentage and weight were significantly improved after 12 weeks intake of CEM treatment. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Weight loss and sports supplements containing deterenol have been associated with serious adverse events including cardiac arrest. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study validates the association between weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus remission. (more…)
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…)
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…)
