by Becky | Jun 19, 2019 | 2016, Antioxidants, Weight Control, Whole Grains
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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by Becky | Jun 10, 2019 | Cardiovascular Health, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A very low-calorie ketogenic diet, combined with a synthetic amino acid protein replacement, increased weight loss and reduced cardiovascular risk, without the development of sarcopenia and activation of inflammatory and oxidative processes.
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by Becky | Jun 3, 2019 | 2019, Nuts and Seeds, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the placebo group, consumption of sunflower CGA extract (500 mg/day) for 12 weeks significantly reduced BMI, waist circumference and body weight in the intervention group of thirty participating obese subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 3, 2019 | 2018, Fats and Oils - General, Obesity, Weight Control, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of daily supplementation with different oils found that coconut oil had a greater effect on glycemic control, weight loss, percent body fat, and reduction in waist circumference.
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by Becky | Apr 1, 2019 | 2014, Blood Lipids, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to the control group, participants who consumed 5 grams of spinach extract for three months had significantly reduced body weight and total and LDL-cholesterols, and experienced increased fullness, reduced hunger, and a reduced urge for sweets and chocolate. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 4, 2018 | 2014, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Green coffee consumption significantly improved blood pressure and arterial elasticity and significantly decreased body weight and urine cortisol levels in the participating healthy individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 19, 2018 | 2017, Blood Lipids, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An energy restricted diet combined with green coffee bean extract significantly reduced the BMI, FMI, total cholesterol, LDL and serum leptins and significantly increased serum adiponectin in the sixty-four participating obese women. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 27, 2017 | 2017, Fiber, Probiotics, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. College females who supplemented with a prebiotic fiber such as inulin-type fructans, for seven days experienced significant reduction in appetite, hunger, satiety, and food consumption and had no weight gain compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2017 | 2016, Botanicals, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Angeline De Leon, Staff Writer. After 90 days of caraway seed supplementation, a significant reduction in appetite, carbohydrate intake and anthropometric indices was seen in the 35 participating subjects compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 6, 2017 | 2015, Botanicals, Curcumin, Metabolic Syndrome, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with 800 mg of curcumin with added piperine and phosphatidylserine significantly improved weight loss and reduced waist size and hip circumference in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 18, 2016 | 2016, Antioxidants, Flavonoids, Obesity, Quercetin, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with onion peel extract and quercetin significantly improved weight, body mass index, waist and hip circumference, and total body fat in participating obese subjects compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Amino Acids, Obesity, Vitamin D - General, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 13-week study of 60 obese adults, those who exercised and supplemented with whey protein, leucine, and vitamin D, had a significant 4.4% increase in muscle mass compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 20, 2016 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, CLA (Conjugated Linolenic Acid), Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In 80 overweight volunteers, 1.7 grams of CLA significantly reduced BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, as well as body fat mass. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 15, 2016 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Weight Control
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The research indicated that the timing of the main meal of the day may be the most important factor in weight loss and should be considered for weight loss therapies. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 15, 2016 | 2014, Cardiovascular Health, Curcumin, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Cumin supplementation was shown to reduce weight, waist circumference, fat mass, triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL or “bad” cholesterol, while improving HDL or “good cholesterol” in overweight and obese women. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Botanicals, Fiber, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who supplemented with 500 mg of cactus fiber for 45 days had 3.5 times more fecal fat excretion than those in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 13, 2016 | 2003, Alternative Therapies, Nuts and Seeds, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 24 weeks, those on the almond diet (a low carbohydrate diet that included 84 grams of almonds) had significant decreases in blood lipid values, blood pressure, and body fat compared to those on a complex carbohydrate diet.
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by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2012, Digestive Health, Weight Control
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Consuming a protein enriched high carb breakfast while dieting reduced weight loss 5.9 times as much as a low carbohydrate group in a 32 week study. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 11, 2016 | 2010, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Review explores various factors influencing obesity. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 8, 2016 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Low glycemic diet significantly reduces BMI and insulin resistance. (more…)