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    2010

    Satiereal, a Crocus sativus L extract, reduces snacking and increases satiety in a randomized placebo-controlled study of mildly overweight, healthy women

    Gout B, Bourges C, Paineau-Dubreuil S

    Published in Nutrition Research

    Methodology

    Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 176.5 mg/day saffron stigma extract for 8 weeks with diary-recorded snacking frequency

    Key Findings

    Saffron extract significantly reduced snacking frequency and produced greater body weight reduction than placebo without caloric restriction

    Conclusions

    Saffron extract may curb snacking behaviour in mildly overweight women

    Limitations

    Small single-trial sample, women only, industry-developed extract, self-reported snacking

    Supplements Studied

    Satiereal caused a significantly greater body weight reduction

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:60
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

    Disclosures

    Funding

    Inoreal Ltd

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