Hibiscus and lemon verbena polyphenols modulate appetite-related biomarkers in overweight subjects: a randomized controlled trial.
AuthorsBoix-Castejón M, Herranz-López M, Pérez Gago A, Olivares-Vicente M, Caturla N, Roche E, Micol V
JournalFood Funct
PubMed ID29862395
Plant-derived polyphenols have shown potential to alleviate obesity-related pathologies by a multi-targeted mechanism in animal models and human intervention studies. A dietary supplement based on a combination of Lippia citriodora (LC) and Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) polyphenolic extracts was assayed in a double blind and placebo-controlled intervention study with 54 overweight ... More
Effects of Two Doses of Curry Prepared with Mixed Spices on Postprandial Ghrelin and Subjective Appetite Responses-A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial.
AuthorsHaldar S, Lim J, Chia SC, Ponnalagu S, Henry CJ
JournalFoods
PubMed ID29587471
Spices are known to provide orosensory stimulation that can potentially influence palatability, appetite, and energy balance. Previous studies with individual spices have shown divergent effects on appetite and energy intake measures. In a real-life context, however, several spices are consumed in combinations, as in various forms of curries. Therefore, we ... More