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. The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide. Obesity is often associated...
Interview with Author, Dr. Harold Oster
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...
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. Commonly found in East Asia, Crataegus pinnatifida and Crataegus unshiu are herbs used in Chinese medicine to promote...
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...
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). Numerous studies have demonstrated that consumption of dietary fiber supports reduction in blood glucose and...
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,...
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...
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. In mammals, two types of adipose tissue exist, white adipose tissue...
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. In the US, weight loss and sports supplements are responsible for thousands of annual emergency department...
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. A 2018 Study by Monteiro et al 2018 1 describes ultraprocessed foods as “formulations mostly of...
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