The Effect of Maté Extract on Body Weight and Fat Reduction in Obese Women: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
10.7570/kjo.2016.25.4.197
- Author:
Ji Hye JUNG
1
;
Yang Im HUR
Author Information
1. Institute for Clinical Nutrition, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Clinical Trial
- Keywords:
Maté extract;
Obese women;
Body weight;
Body fat;
Trunk fat
- MeSH:
Abdominal Fat;
Absorptiometry, Photon;
Adipose Tissue;
Body Composition;
Body Mass Index;
Body Weight;
Female;
Humans;
Meals;
Nausea;
Reference Values;
Tablets;
Waist Circumference
- From:Korean Journal of Obesity
2016;25(4):197-206
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: This study was performed to investigate the effects of Maté extract on body weight and fat content in obese women [25.0 kg/m² ≤body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m²] aged 20-65 years after 6 weeks of its administration. METHODS: The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted in 33 women. Participants took the supplement, either 2 Maté tablets or 2 placebo tablets, twice daily before meals for 6 weeks. Body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and various safety parameters were monitored. Body composition was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at baseline and after 6 weeks.
