DIETARY POLYPHENOLS

Modulators of energy and substrate metabolism in obese humans

Nearly 50% of the world's population is overweight, which has triggered an increase in weight-related diseases like diabetes. Since dieting and a more active lifestyle are not always successful, we investigated whether taking polyphenols, which are natural plant ingredients found in green tea and red wine, would improve the health and metabolic profile of overweight men and women.

After twelve weeks of polyphenol supplementation, the supplements appeared to stimulate the fat-burning capacity of the muscles. This improvement may contribute to preventing obesity and weight-related diseases like diabetes in the long term. Further research is required to confirm this.

Jasper Most, January 15th 2016