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

Published: April 8, 2024

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

Language: Английский

High-Polyphenol Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Factors Among Adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Background: Polyphenols found in food is a potential modifiable factor disease prevention, especially when it comes to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This study aimed determine the total polyphenol intake from fruits and vegetables (FV) patients at King of Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, its association with vascular risk biomarkers. Methods: A cross-sectional was done on 151 adult least one CVD factor. Data about demographics, smoking status, physical activity, height weight, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist circumference (WC), history, current (CD), amount (mg/100 g) rich FV sources were collected. Results: Of participants, 127 (84.1%) females, 49 (32.5%) had an age ranging 45 54 years, 110 (72.8%) married. them, (35.8%) bachelor's education, 64 (42.4%) employed. Moreover, 89 (59.3%) physically inactive, 18 (11.9%) smokers, 105 (69.5%) obese, 116 (76.9%) high WC, 103 (68.2%), 109 (72.2%), 90 (59.6%) family history diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), hyperlipidemia, respectively. The mean consumption/gm significantly higher among older married HTN lower consumption/gm. significant positive correlation between participants' age. Conclusion: consumption polyphenols associated age, marital blood pressure. may have preventive effect against illnesses. Including range foods balanced diet still way support health.

Language: Английский