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Effectiveness of a Polyphenolic-Enriched Blend on Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome-Related Parameters in Healthy, Overweight Adults

Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez
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Maria Martínez-Olcina
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Manuel Vicente-Martínez
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Nuria Asencio-Mas
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Pau Navarro
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Nuria Caturla
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Jonathan Jones
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Version 1 : Received: 5 April 2024 / Approved: 8 April 2024 / Online: 8 April 2024 (07:03:48 CEST)

How to cite: Martínez-Rodríguez, A.; Martínez-Olcina, M.; Vicente-Martínez, M.; Asencio-Mas, N.; Navarro, P.; Caturla, N.; Jones, J. Effectiveness of a Polyphenolic-Enriched Blend on Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome-Related Parameters in Healthy, Overweight Adults. Preprints 2024, 2024040497. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0497.v1 Martínez-Rodríguez, A.; Martínez-Olcina, M.; Vicente-Martínez, M.; Asencio-Mas, N.; Navarro, P.; Caturla, N.; Jones, J. Effectiveness of a Polyphenolic-Enriched Blend on Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome-Related Parameters in Healthy, Overweight Adults. Preprints 2024, 2024040497. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0497.v1

Abstract

Weight loss solutions are on the rise, and there is growing interest in natural alternatives to the pharmaceuticals in the market, which are not devoid of relevant side effects. To this end, the objective of the current study is to assess the effects of a botanical-based blend comprised of lemon verbena and hibiscus extracts in weight management, body fat, appetite, lipid, and glucose profiles, in an overweight population, for 90 days. As a result, the volunteers presented significant weight loss in absence of diet, which coincided with decreased body fat. Body fat was assessed by anthropometry, electrical bioimpedance and DEXA scan. Cholesterol levels were also significantly decreased. Satiety assessment revealed that the product contributed to increased feeling of fullness and satisfaction after a meal, compared to the placebo group, which could contribute to the weight loss observed. Blood glucose and blood pressure levels remained unchanged, which was expected as the volunteers were normoglycemic and their blood pressure was in the healthy range. In conclusion, daily supplementation of a botanical-based blend contributes to weight loss in overweight individuals, in absence of diet, while not affecting other parameters that are in the healthy range. This product could be a candidate alternative or add-on to other weight loss products, as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Keywords

Hibiscus sabdariffa; Lippia citriodora; weight management; satiety; body fat; cholesterol

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Food Science and Technology

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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