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The Effect of Health Functional Food on Body Weight Reduction

건강기능식품의 체중 감량 효과

  • Joo, Nam-Seok (Department of Family Practice and Community Health, Ajou University School of Medicine)
  • 주남석 (아주대학교병원 가정의학과)
  • Received : 2022.11.28
  • Accepted : 2022.12.13
  • Published : 2022.12.31
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Abstract

Obesity is a serious health concern, which has been linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. The traditional obesity control program is expensive. Moreover, it is difficult to maintain a healthy body weight as well as reduce body fat. The long-term use of effective and tolerable medication is carefully recommended to control body weight. In addition to obesity control medications, health functional foods, related to body weight control, have become popular in the commercial market. Known mechanisms include lipolysis, appetite control, inflammation reduction, and lean body mass maintenance. Previous clinical trials have documented the efficacy of some health functional foods; however, there are limitations. Studies on the potential roles and efficacy of some health functional foods, including caffeine, green tea, protein supplement, probiotics, and arginine, were reviewed. More large-scale and randomized placebo-controlled trials should be conducted eventually.

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