Obesity Studies

Probiotic-fermented tomato alleviates high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice: Insights from microbiome and metabolomics.

Probiotic-fermented tomato (FT) is a functional food that can help with weight loss and alleviate obesity. It improves gut microbiota, reduces inflammation, and positively affects lipid and glucose metabolism. Good for obesity management.

Wei B et al (2024).
Food Chem.
PubMed:
37839120

Exploring therapeutic targets and drug candidates for obesity: a combined network pharmacology, bioinformatics approach.

This study investigates the potential of native Saudi Arabian plants for treating obesity by identifying phytochemicals that regulate metabolism and reduce fat accumulation, offering natural solutions for obesity treatment.

Aloufi B et al (2023).
J Biomol Struct Dyn.
PubMed:
37811763

Phytochemical screening and anti-obesity, anti- diabetic and anti-oxidant properties of Scoparia dulcis leaf decoction (crude).

Researchers found bioactive compounds in porridge made from S. dulcis leaf essence that interact with proteins related to diabetes, oxidation, and obesity. Further analysis is required.

Mary AC et al (2023).
Bioinformation.
PubMed:
37808375

Mentha canadensis attenuates adiposity and hepatic steatosis in high-fat diet-induced obese mice.

Scientists studied the effects of MA (a traditional herb) on obesity, a major risk factor for metabolic syndrome. Understanding these effects could help combat the global public health problem of metabolic syndrome.

Han Y, Choi JY and Kwon EY (2023).
Nutr Res Pract.
PubMed:
37780219

Comparative effects of nutraceuticals on body weight in adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 111 randomized clinical trials.

Various nutraceuticals, including spirulina, curcumin, psyllium, chitosan, and Nigella sativa, showed slight potential for weight improvement in overweight or obese adults. Green tea and glucomannan also resulted in small weight loss, but with less certainty. Nutraceutical supplementation could lead to modest weight loss in those with overweight or obesity.

Shahinfar H et al (2023).
Pharmacol Res.
PubMed:
37778464

Could Natural Products Help in the Control of Obesity? Current Insights and Future Perspectives.

This review analyzed the therapeutic effects of natural products on obesity. Several natural products, including coffee, green tea, garlic, and others, showed anti-obesity effects. Further research is needed for clinical use.

Park J et al (2023).
Molecules.
PubMed:
37764380

Exploring the anti-obesity bioactive compounds of Thymelaea hirsuta and Ziziphus spina-christi through integration of lipase inhibition screening and molecular docking analysis.

Scientists isolated eight compounds with pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity from the plants and . These compounds showed significant inhibitory effects on lipase and have the potential to be used as potent lipase inhibitors.

Abdallah RM et al (2023).
RSC Adv.
PubMed:
37701277

The effect of celery (Apium graveolens) powder on cardiometabolic factors in overweight/obese individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A pilot randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

A study found that consuming celery powder did not significantly improve cardiometabolic factors in individuals with type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.

Mohsenpour MA et al (2023).
Food Sci Nutr.
PubMed:
37701242