GeoBotanical: Obesity Studies

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A comprehensive review on clinically proven medicinal plants in the treatment of overweight and obesity, with mechanistic insights.

This review examines how medicinal plants can help manage obesity, which is a growing global health problem associated with serious health conditions.

Obesity Cissus quadrangularis Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Aziz MA et al (2023).; Heliyon.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13493
PubMed:: 36816319

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Uncovering the effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf addition to Fuzhuan Brick Tea on sensory properties, volatile profiles and anti-obesity activity.

Adding Lam. leaves to Fuzhuan Brick Tea (FBT) improves smell, taste, color, and overall acceptance. MFBT contains 57 volatile compounds and helps regulate gut microbiota, reducing obesity.

Obesity Moringa oleifera

Li X et al (2023).; Food Funct.
DOI:: 10.1039/d2fo03531f
PubMed:: 36786051

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Hyperoside prevents high-fat diet-induced obesity by increasing white fat browning and lipophagy via CDK6-TFEB pathway.

Hyperoside, found in Hypericum perforatum and Crataegus pinnatifida, has potential to treat obesity and metabolic diseases, but more research is needed.

Obesity Crataegus pinnatifida Hypericum perforatum

Cheng S et al (2023).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116259
PubMed:: 36781055

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Novel nutraceutical supplements with yeast β-glucan, prebiotics, minerals, and Silybum marianum (silymarin) ameliorate obesity-related metabolic and clinical parameters: A double-blind randomized trial.

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of a new nutraceutical supplement in improving metabolic and endocrine parameters related to obesity.

Obesity Silybum marianum

Nehmi-Filho V et al (2023).; Front Endocrinol (Lausanne).
DOI:: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1089938
PubMed:: 36778595

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Dark Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) Supplementation Reduced Blood Pressure and Pro-Inflammatory Interferon Gamma (IFNγ) in Obese Adults without Affecting Lipid Profile, Glucose Levels and Liver Enzymes.

This study found that consuming dark sweet cherries may lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation in obese adults.

Cardiology Immunology Obesity Prunus avium

Arbizu S et al (2023).; Nutrients.
DOI:: 10.3390/nu15030681
PubMed:: 36771387

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The Hypoglycemic and Hypocholesterolemic Activity of Dioscorea deltoidea, Tribulus terrestris and Panax japonicus Cell Culture Biomass in Rats with High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity.

This study found that the suspension cell biomass of certain medicinal plant species can reduce weight gain, fat mass, and improve glucose and cholesterol levels in obese rats. It shows potential for safe and effective natural remedies for obesity.

Diabetes Obesity Dioscorea deltoidea Tribulus terrestris

Povydysh MN et al (2023).; Nutrients.
DOI:: 10.3390/nu15030656
PubMed:: 36771371

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Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) powder supplementation has beneficial effects on appetite in overweight/obese women with depression: A randomized controlled trial.

Summary: This study explored the impact of sumac supplementation and calorie-restricted diet on appetite in overweight and obese women with depression, highlighting the potential benefits of polyphenols in promoting satiety.

Obesity Rhus coriaria

Hariri N et al (2023).; Complement Ther Clin Pract.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101734
PubMed:: 36753796

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Raphanus sativus L. var. caudatus Extract Alleviates Impairment of Lipid and Glucose Homeostasis in Liver of High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Mice.

The study found that administering L. var. extract reduced abnormal lipid and glucose levels in obese mice, improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing liver cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This is potentially due to activation of the AMPK/Sirt1 pathway.

Obesity Raphanus sativus

Chularojmontri L et al (2022).; Prev Nutr Food Sci.
DOI:: 10.3746/pnf.2022.27.4.399
PubMed:: 36721756