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

Overview

Journal Nutrients

Date 2020 Sep 23

PMID 32962190

Citations 27

Authors

Mikiko Watanabe

Renata Risi

Davide Masi

Alessandra Caputi

Angela Balena

Giovanni Rossini

Dario Tuccinardi

Stefania Mariani

Sabrina Basciani

Silvia Manfrini

Lucio Gnessi

Carla Lubrano

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Abstract

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.

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