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KMID : 1012420160250040197
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Korean Journal of Obesity
2016 Volume.25 No. 4 p.197 ~ p.206
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The Effect of Mate Extract on Body Weight and Fat Reduction in Obese Women: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
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Jung Ji-Hye
Hur Yang-Im
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Abstract
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Background: This study was performed to investigate the effects of Mate extract on body weight and fat content in obese women [25.0 kg/m2 ≤body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m2] aged 20-65 years after 6 weeks of its administration.
Methods: The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted in 33 women. Participants took the supplement, either 2 Mate tablets or 2 placebo tablets, twice daily before meals for 6 weeks. Body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and various safety parameters were monitored. Body composition was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at baseline and after 6 weeks.
Results: Average body weight and BMI did not show any significant changes; however, trunk fat percentage significantly decreased in the Mate group compared to that in the placebo group (-1.24% vs -0.16%, P=0.03). In the Mate group, the body fat percentages showed a tendency to decrease. All safety parameters were within normal ranges in both groups. Two participants, one from each group, reported nausea during the study.
Conclusion: Mate extract significantly reduced trunk fat in obese women after 6 weeks, which indicates that it could improve abdominal fat mass. Furthermore, the supplement is safe and well tolerated.
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KEYWORD
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Mate extract, Obese women, Body weight, Body fat, Trunk fat
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