Curcumin and Weight Loss

Meta Analysis Support Curcumin’s Weight Management Potential

A new review of a meta-analysis published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition of studies performed with Curcumin (Turmeric) shows weight management may be a new benefit associated with Curcumin supplementation. This new systematic umbrella review and updated meta-analysis of RCTs (randomized controlled trials) evaluated the effects of 3 types of Curcumin formulations.  14…

Vitamins-Minerals and Weight Loss

Multivitamins and Minerals Benefits for Weight and Hunger

Research published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows Multivitamins and Minerals may reduce the appetite in women on a weight reduction program while men saw more obvious reductions in fat mass and body weight. 2 studies were performed.  The first study, a cross sectional survey looked at body composition and Multivitamins and Mineral supplementation. …

PCOS and Vitamin E

Vitamin E Supplementation Can Improve Hormonal Metabolic Parameters In PCOS Patients

According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review published in the journal Scientific Vitamin E supplementation may affect PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) patient’s hormonal and metabolic parameters in a positive way. PCOS is a common disease of the endocrine gland and occurs in women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with certain metabolic disorders like…

Turmeric-Inflammation-Weight Loss-Mental Health

Turmeric Extracts May Help With Weight Loss, Inflammatory Profiles and Mental Health

A new study found that daily Turmeric Extract supplementation could lead to significant reductions in body weight for healthy individuals who were overweight.  Additional benefits associated with mental health score improvements were also seen.  Significant reductions in markers of inflammation were also observed. 90 healthy overweight individuals between the ages of 50 and 69 participated…

L-Carnitine and Weight Loss

L-Carnitine Supplementation Beneficial for Reducing Waistline and Blood Pressure

According to a new meta-analysis, supplementation of the amino acid L-Carnitine has been shown to reduce both systolic blood pressure and waist circumference in people suffering from various health conditions associated with metabolic syndrome. 9 randomized controlled trials with over 500 participants were included in this meta-analysis.  The participants had underlying health conditions like non-alcoholic…

Alpha Lipoic Acid and Weight Loss

Lipoic Acid Supplements May Aid Weight Control for Obese People

According to a new study daily supplementation with Lipoic Acid could help reduce body fat and body weight in overweight people who are otherwise healthy. 81 overweight adults who had higher than normal plasma triglycerides (over 100 mg/dL) participated in this randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.  Participants were randomly assigned to receive a 600 mg dose…