Fitoterápicos utilizados para perda de peso comercializados em farmácias

Abstract

The objective of this article was to identify the phytotherapics used for weight loss marketed in pharmacies. A descriptive, field-based, quantitative approach was conducted with a focus on data collection through portfolios of pharmacies that market herbal medicines for weight loss. Two manipulation pharmacies that market herbal medicines, among them those used for weight loss, were part of the scope of the research. After analyzing the results, a list of 17 herbal products marketed in a municipality in the state of Maranhão was obtained. According to the results of the research, it was observed that the municipality presents a significant variety of herbal medicines marketed that bring, within all their therapeutic actions, benefits for the individuals who are in search of weight loss, encompassing several forms of action in the body. Among the phytotherapics marketed for weight loss, it was identified that the most used pharmaceutical form is in capsules. They act on lipid metabolism, helping to combat weight loss and carbohydrate metabolism.

A review of the lipolytic effects and the reduction of abdominal fat from bioactive compounds and moro orange extracts

“…Scientific studies demonstrate the role of Moro orange extract in preventing metabolic disorders, obesity, insulin resistance, liver steatosis and cardiovascular diseases ( Rupasinghe et al., 2016 ). This therapeutic action is due to the synergistic mechanism between the bioactive compounds promoting weight management, reduction of triglycerides and total cholesterols ( Sousa et al., 2019 ).…”

“… [( Zhang and de Mejia, 2020 )] Flavonoids, Anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamic acids and ascorbic acid - - - Dry extract Citrus Sinensis It has a synergistic mechanism between total polyphenols, providing a reduction in triglycerides and total cholesterol and is used to manage body weight. [( Sousa et al, 2019 )] Citrus aurantium extract (synephrine) I. In vitro, rat, hamster, canine, guinea-pig and human adipocytes cells I.…”

“…The bioactive compounds in Moro red orange extract include anthocyanins, especially Cyanidin-3-O-β-glucoside (C3G); phenolic compounds, mainly Naringenin and Hesperetin; alkaloids, such as Synephrine; Ascorbic acid; and Hydroxycinnamic acids, such as Ferulic acid ( Figure 1 A-F). The combination of these compounds seems to act synergistically, potentiating its effect when associated with other weight loss protocols ( Sousa et al., 2019 ).

Figure 1 Basic chemical structure of bioactive compounds.

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Fitoterápicos considerados emagrecedores comercializados por farmácias de manipulação / Herbal therapy considered slimming marked by handling pharmacies

“…O tratamento da obesidade é complexo e multidisciplinar, e abrange mudanças no estilo de vida, reeducação alimentar e prática de atividade física. Algumas vezes é necessário também o uso de terapias medicamentosas e em casos extremos há indicação de cirurgia bariátrica (VIEIRA; MEDEIROS, 2019;SOUSA et al, 2019). A maioria dos fármacos sintéticos usados para tratamento da obesidade, atuam no sistema nervoso central, e por isso podem desencadear entre seus efeitos adversos ansiedade, insônia, irritabilidade e cefaleia, afetando a qualidade de vida dos pacientes.…”

O uso de fitoterápicos e plantas medicinais em processo de redução de peso: analisando prescrições nutricionais

“…Conclusão: Salientando que o tratamento de uma patologia de origem multifatorial, sugere que a terapêutica escolhida seja a mais abrangente possível. pode ser considerada como fator incapacitante, provocando impacto significativo na qualidade de vida, podendo levar o indivíduo a estados depressivos ou até mesmo aumentando os riscos de mortalidade (MACEDO, 2019).…”