Table 5.
Reduction of body weight and body mass index (BMI) at 2, 4, and 8 weeks
| Parameters | Week | Placebo (n=20) | LI10903F (n=20) | Net reductiona | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction in body weight (kg) |
2 |
0.79 ± 0.23 |
1.41 ± 0.25 |
0.62 |
0.10859 |
| 4 |
1.58 ± 0.22 |
3.11 ± 0.23 |
1.53 |
0.00002* |
|
| 8 |
1.79 ± 0.35 |
4.28 ± 0.40 |
2.49 |
0.00005* |
|
| Reduction in BMI (kg/m2) |
2 |
0.31 ± 0.08 |
0.53 ± 0.09 |
0.22 |
0.11209 |
| |
4 |
0.63 ± 0.09 |
1.19 ± 0.08 |
0.56 |
0.00003* |
| 8 | 0.70 ± 0.13 | 1.66 ± 0.15 | 0.96 | 0.00004* |
Values represents mean ± SEM. *Significant difference between supplement and placebo groups.
aNet reduction = Herbal minus placebo.