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Kochujang, fermented soybean-based red pepper paste, decreases visceral fat and improves blood lipid profiles in overweight adu

Nutrition
Author
Youn-Soo Cha et al.
Used Parameters : BFM, PBF

Publication Year : 2013

Country : Korea

Journal : NUTRITION & METABOLISM

Health benefits of Kochujang (KCJ) and its bioactive compounds have been reported in several in vitro and animal studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of KCJ supplementation on body composition and blood lipid profiles in overweight adults. Sixty overweight men and women with BMI≥ 23 kg/m2 and waist-hip-ratio (WHR)≥ 0.90 for men and≥ 0.85 for women were randomly assigned to a KCJ supplement (n= 30, 32 g/day) or placebo (n= 30, 32 g/day) group for a 12-week, double-blind, placebo controlled study …
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