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Ligustrum robustum Intake, Weight Loss, and Gut Microbiota: An Intervention Trial

Nutrition
Endocrinology
Author
T Zhou et al.
Used Parameters : BW, BMI, SMM, BFM, PBF, Protein, VFA, InBody Score

Publication Year : 2019

Country : China

Journal : Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Ligustrum robustum (LR) shows antiobesity effects in animal studies. However, little is known about the effect on human. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of LR intake on weight change in obese women and the role of gut microbiota. Thirty overweight and obese female participants (BMI≥ 24 kg/m 2) were recruited in the current study. The participants drank LR 10g/d for 12 wks. Their body composition and related biomarkers were assessed. Alterations of the gut microbiota were analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing. The …
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