Hibiscus and lemon verbena polyphenols: Assessment for weight management in overweight volunteers. Appetite control and satiety

Obesity is one of the most pervasive in chronic diseases where therapeutic approaches have failed. Emerging scientific evidence indicates that dietary supplementation may be an alternative in the treatment of obesity and other metabolic disorders. A previous study showed that the consumption of 500 mg/day of MetabolAid® dietary ingredient ( Lippia citriodora extract + Hibiscus sabdariffa extract) for two months in overweight women decreased weight, improved anthropometric parameters, decreased systolic blood pressure and heart beat and improved blood lipid profile. Although appetite assessment was not strictly evaluated, most individuals consuming MetabolAid® experienced a satiating effect. The primary objective of this study assessed the feelings of appetite, hunger and satiation in the group having MetabolAid compared to placebo in a double-blind, placebo-controlled and randomized trial in 54 overweight women (BMI 24-35 kg/m2). The results of the study showed that the consumption of 500 mg/day of MetabolAid® significantly increased satiety and fullness, decreasing hunger and prospective food consumption compared to placebo after 1 month, being these differences greater after 45 days and 2 months. Moreover, people having the active ingredient improve anthropometric parameters, decrease blood pressure and heartbeat, confirming the results of the previous study.