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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
Saffron
Herb
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
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Disclosures
Funding
Inoreal Ltd
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