Korean J Obes.
2016 Dec;25(4):197-206. 10.7570/kjo.2016.25.4.197.
The Effect of Maté Extract on Body Weight and Fat Reduction in Obese Women: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
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- 1Institute for Clinical Nutrition, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Obesity Research Institute, Department of Family Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. yangimhur@gmail.com
- KMID: 2368799
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.7570/kjo.2016.25.4.197
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
This study was performed to investigate the effects of Maté extract on body weight and fat content in obese women [25.0 kg/m²â‰¤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 Maté 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 Maté group compared to that in the placebo group (-1.24% vs -0.16%, P=0.03). In the Maté 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
Maté 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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