Lipozene
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Lipozene a dietary supplement sold by a company called The Obesity Research Institute LLC. It is sold via television advertisements claiming to aid in weight loss. Its effectiveness is debated. The active ingredient in Lipozene is glucomannan, which is found in Konjac. Glucomannan is a unabsorbable polysaccharide, or fiber. Some studies have suggested that fiber can aid with weight loss.
Glucomannan may bind with and hinder the absorption of certain nutrients. It is suggested that a high quality multi-vitamin is used when supplementing with glucomannan or glucomannan-based products.
The Obesity Research Institute LLC also makes Fiberthin and Propolene.
Glucomannan supplements have been shown to reduce weight 1.3-2.0 kilograms when in addition to energy intake restrictions, but no significant difference has been found among various supplement brands[1].
However it was recently reported that in studies of Lipozene, participants only lost 3 pounds over a period of 8 weeks. With such a small loss of weight and advertising that suggested much more substantial results, the FDA levied heavy fines against Lipozene. *[2]
Phil Benuto suggests that there are more affordable ways to increase dietary fiber, namely fiber-rich foods or even fiber supplements such as Metamucil.
[edit] References
- Study on glucomannan supplements
- Review of Lipozene
- Feedback on Lipozene
- Does Lipozene Work?, Phil Benuto
