A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a new weight-reducing agent of natural origin

The efficacy and tolerability of a new weight-reduction agent, based on nat ural ingredients, was investigated in this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. The product reduces the absorption of different types o f sugar from the gastrointestinal tract. Forty obese volunteers were includ ed in the 12-week study. Body weight, body composition and blood pressure w ere recorded at baseline and every month during the study. The results show a significant difference in weight reduction in favour of the active group (3.5 kg versus 1.2 kg). Body composition measurements showed that > 85% of the reduction in the active group is fat loss. The tolerability was simila r and good in both groups. This product shows promising results and should be studied more extensively at different dose levels.