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KMID : 0363620070280010063
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2007 Volume.28 No. 1 p.63 ~ p.71
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Effects of Mahuang for Weight Loss in Healthy Adults : A Double-Blind, Controlled, Randomized, Clinical Trial
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Yeo Jin-Ju
Hsing Li-Chang
Yang Chang-Sop
Jeong Seung-Il
Seo Eui-Seok
Jang In-Soo
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Abstract
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Objectives : To provide an objective assessment of the effectiveness for weight loss of Mahuang.
Methods : Effects were assessed by measuring changes in body weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat (kg, %),body muscle, and abdominal f3t ratio. The subjects of this study were healthy adults who agreed to participate in this study. Eligibility requirements include age between 20 and 50 and BMI more than 18.5 kg/m2. One hundred subjects were randomly assigned to two groups (control and Mahuang group) in a double-blind manner. Mahuang group subjects took 8g of Mahuang capsule/day for two weeks; control subjects took the same amount of indistinguishable placebo. We analyzed the body weight, body mass index, body fat, abdominal fat, body muscle and BMR (basal metabolic rate) before and after the study.
Result : After two weeks of clinical trial, body weight and BMI decreased in both groups, but the Mahuang group showed more significant decrease. On body fat, the Mahuang group showed significant decrease. while it increased in the placebo group. Although body muscle, body fat ratio and basic metabolic rate showed differences between the two groups, there was no statistical significance.
Conclusion : It is suggested that intake of Mahuang may induce weight loss and body f3f decrease in healthy adults.
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KEYWORD
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Mhuang, ephedra, ephedrine, weight loss, obesity, BMI
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