16ME33 - Weight Loss Herbs: Help or Hype? Cardiovascular Discussion includes choosing the proper

Discussion includes choosing the proper herbal delivery system (internal vs external

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The Biphasic Effect of Herbs

Specific botanical and nutritional therapies for treating inflammatory contributors to each of these conditions are discussed

16ME33 - Weight Loss Herbs: Help or Hype? Cardiovascular Discussion includes choosing the properSpeaker: Jill Stansbury. Describes botanical agents reported to support weight loss, including purported thermogenic agents such as green tea and cayenne, agents that support insulin response such as chromium and legumes, and agents that affect lipid metabolism such as guggul and berberine. From hoodia to chitosan to coconut oil, we review the research on popular weight loss aids to help determine which may actually have value.