Effects of <i>Gelidium elegans</i> on Weight and Fat Mass Reduction and Obesity Biomarkers in Overweight or Obese Adults: A Randomized Double-Blinded Study

The edible seaweed <i>Gelidium elegans</i> (GEE) is known to inhibit adipocyte differentiation. However, there has been no report on its effects in humans. In this study, we investigated whether GEE reduces body weight or fat mass in obese or overweight individuals. A total of 78 partici...

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Main Authors: Choon Ok Kim, Youn Nam Kim, Duk-Chul Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/7/1513