A Nutrient-Dense Supplement Shake Improves Weight Loss and Metabolic Markers in Overweight Individuals: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Objectives

To determine if greater weight loss and improvement in metabolic outcomes could be achieved with twice daily consumption of a proprietary supplement shake containing high protein and fiber (HPF) as compared to an isocaloric low protein, lower fiber placebo (P).

Methods

In an independently conducted randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical trial, healthy overweight and obese adults (n = 206, BMI 27–35 kg/m2, 70% Female) were equally assigned to HPF or P. All participants were instructed to follow a 500-calorie deficit diet from estimated daily energy requirements using a dietary exchange program and were asked to consume HPF or P 30 min before breakfast and lunch for 12 weeks. The supplement was a commercially available produc

SUBMITTER: Glynn E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7259330 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature