Short-term effects of a green coffee extract-, Garcinia c ambogia- and l-carnitine-containing chewing gum on snack intake and appetite regulation

Abstract

Different studies have assessed the influence of chewing gum to aid control of appetite and reduce food intake.Purpose: The aims of the present study were to evaluate the effects of chewing gum on satiety, food hedonics and snack intake, and to explore the potential effects of the combination of Garcinia Cambogia, green coffee extract and L-carnitine on satiety, when administered in a gum format.Methods: This was a prospective study in which fifty seven subjects randomly received three kinds of treatments, in a cross-over design: 1) active gum; 2) placebo gum; and 3) no gum. Food preferences and appetite sensations were evaluated by means of the Leeds Food Preference Questionnaire and visual analog scales. Results: There was a significant reduction in low fat sweet snack intake with placebo gum and the active gum compared to no gum, and a reduction in high fat sweet snack intake with the active gum compared to placebo gum and no gum. Total caloric intake was only reduced in the active gum condition. Both the active and placebo gum conditions significantly reduced hunger and prospective food consumption and increased fullness compared to no gum, and were associated with a reduced wanting for sweet food in the LFPQ, consistent in a reduction in the relative preference for sweet snacks vs. savoury snacks.Conclusion: This study supports the notion that chewing gum containing nutraceutical products might aid in the control over snack intake and reduce hunger sensations.3

Investigating release kinetics of phenolics from defatted wheat germ incorporated chewing gums

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“…3,4 In this regard, the studies carried out with the aim of providing functionality to chewing gum have recently gained momentum. 5,6 Since, chewing gum has many advantages in terms of targeted delivery of healthy ingredients without taking excess calories. For instance, it has a fast effect after absorption through the buccal and sublingual mucosal and from the gastrointestinal tract.…”