Berberine has been accumulating research for its beneficial impact on metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on 24 patients with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, berberine was studied for its effect on…
Studies have demonstrated associations between omega-3s, omega-6s, and body mass index. In this study, the levels of omega-3 in pregnancy were studied for their effect on weight retention after childbirth, which can contribute to long-term obesity. 653 pregnant women were…
A major breakthrough in nutritional science has been enhanced absorption products to maximize the effects of certain nutrients. Greenselect® Phtyosome is decaffeinated green tea extract complexed with phospholipids to enhance the metabolic effects of green tea. In this study, 100…
In a study done in two phases, white kidney bean extract from the plant Phaseolus vulgaris, was found to cause weight loss during a 12 week period and maintain the lost weight over the following 24 weeks in 73.5% of…
Phaseolus vulgaris extract, also known as white kidney bean extract, or commercially as Phase 2 Carb Block, was studied for 30 days in 60 slightly overweight subjects. Carb Blockers promote weight loss by interfering with the breakdown of complex carbohydrates,…
Previous observations have shown that oral administration of 5-HTP without dietary prescriptions causes decreased appetite, decreased food intake, and weight loss in obese subjects. To confirm these data over a longer period of observation and to verify whether adherence to…
