Coleus forskohlii extract contains the bioactive compound, forskolin. Preliminary studies have shown that forskolin can increase fat metabolism thus reduce fat accumulation in both animals and humans. It has been suggested that forskolin may also suppress appetite thus reduce energy intake and results in weight loss. This study will evaluate the appetite suppressant properties of Coleus forskohlii extract. In addition the effect on central obesity and risk factors of metabolic syndrome will also be investigated.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
50
Ingestion of 250 mg Coleus forskohlii extract capsule twice a day for 12 weeks
Ingestion of 250 mg placebo capsule twice a day for 12 weeks
College of Health and Biomedicine Victoria University
St Albans, Victoria, Australia
RECRUITINGchanges in appetite will be assessed using visual analogue scale; blood hormone levels will also be measured using commercial kits.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
reduction in central obesity - waist circumference will be measured on fortnight basis
Time frame: 12 weeks
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