A Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Litramine IQP-G-002AS, an Opuntia ficus-indica Derived Fiber for Weight Management
Joint Authors
Chong, Pee-Win
Lau, Kai-Zhia
Gruenwald, Joerg
Uebelhack, Ralf
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sedentary lifestyle and caloric overconsumption are the key determinants of the escalating obesity prevalence.
Reducing dietary fat absorption may help to induce a negative energy balance and thus help in managing weight problem.
Apart from approved drug therapies, weight problems may also be aided with alternative and natural treatments.
This paper compiled and reviewed the efficacy and safety of Litramine IQP-G-002AS, an Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) derived fiber, in reducing dietary fat absorption and promoting weight loss.
Evidence reviewed shows that Litramine IQP-G-002AS displays efficacy in promoting fat excretion and weight loss in four randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies (including an unpublished pilot study).
With a daily dosage of 3 g over a seven-day period, Litramine IQP-G-002AS showed an increased faecal fat excretion compared with placebo (15.8% (SD 5.8%) versus 4.6% (SD 3.1%); P < 0.001).
In a 12-week study, significant greater weight loss (3.8 kg (SD 1.8 kg) versus 1.4 kg (SD 2.6 kg); P < 0.001) was observed in overweight and obese subjects treated with Litramine IQP-G-002AS as compared to placebo.
No relevant gastrointestinal side effects have been reported for Litramine IQP-G-002AS at the dosages studied.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chong, Pee-Win& Lau, Kai-Zhia& Gruenwald, Joerg& Uebelhack, Ralf. 2014. A Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Litramine IQP-G-002AS, an Opuntia ficus-indica Derived Fiber for Weight Management. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chong, Pee-Win…[et al.]. A Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Litramine IQP-G-002AS, an Opuntia ficus-indica Derived Fiber for Weight Management. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chong, Pee-Win& Lau, Kai-Zhia& Gruenwald, Joerg& Uebelhack, Ralf. A Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Litramine IQP-G-002AS, an Opuntia ficus-indica Derived Fiber for Weight Management. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1035471