Aster spathulifolius Maxim extract reduces body weight and fat mass in obese humans

Aster spathulifolius Maxim (AS), a perennial herb of the genus Aster within the family Asteraceae, induced weight loss in a rat model of diet-induced obesity. We hypothesized that AS could also reduce body weight in obese humans. Therefore, we performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in Korea to evaluate the effect of AS extract (ASE) on body weight and fat mass and its safety in obese humans. Forty-three obese subjects (body mass index [BMI] 25–30 kg/m2) aged ≥20 years were randomly assigned to the placebo or ASE group (700 mg/day of ASE), and were instructed to take a once-daily pill for 12 weeks.

Source: Nutrition Research - March 3, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: In-Jin Cho, Se Young Choung, You-Cheol Hwang, Kyu Jeung Ahn, Ho Yeon Chung, In-Kyung Jeong Tags: Original Research Source Type: research