Current Evidence to Propose Different Food Supplements for Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Review

Nutrients

Silvia Manfrini¹  Dario Tuccinardi¹  Giovanni Rossini¹  Lucio Gnessi²  Davide Masi²  Angela Balena²  Stefania Mariani²  Alessandra Caputi²  Mikiko Watanabe²  Carla Lubrano²  Renata Risi²  Sabrina Basciani² 

[1] Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy;Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy;

关键词: insulin resistance;    metabolic syndrome;    obesity;    weight loss;    botanicals;    dietary supplements;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu12092873

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The use of food supplements for weight loss purposes has rapidly gained popularity as the prevalence of obesity increases. Navigating through the vast, often low quality, literature available is challenging, as is providing informed advice to those asking for it. Herein, we provide a comprehensive literature revision focusing on most currently marketed dietary supplements claimed to favor weight loss, classifying them by their purported mechanism of action. We conclude by proposing a combination of supplements most supported by current evidence, that leverages all mechanisms of action possibly leading to a synergistic effect and greater weight loss in the foreseen absence of adverse events. Further studies will be needed to confirm the weight loss and metabolic improvement that may be obtained through the use of the proposed combination.

【 授权许可】

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