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Table 27.3 Herbs and spices for the treatment of weight loss
Allium sativum common name: garlic
Nelumbo nucifera common name: indian lotus
Elettaria cardamomum common name:
cardamom
Liver steatosis was ameliorated by intake of garlic is
proven.
Treat hypercholesterolemia [50]
Helps in reducing weight by inhibiting the
alpha-amylase and lipase activity and regulating
lipid metabolism
Inhibited absorption of lipids and carbohydrates
Accelerated lipid metabolism and up-regulated
energy expenditure [51]
Cardamom powder intake ameliorated the
fibrosis in liver
It has ability to prevent dyslipidemia, oxidative
stress, and hepatic tissue damage [52]
Cinnamomum verum common name: Cinnamon
Camellia sinensis common name: Green tea
Taraxacum common name: Dandelion
Affordable anti-diabetic and anti-obesity treatment
Increase the body response to insulin
Help in weight managemnt [53]
Most studied herb for weight loss
But weight loss was not significant
Small weight changes are seen in experimental
trials and less effective in maintenance.
It does not mean this herb is not for weight
reduction. It is helpful but requires some long
time for targeted weight loss [54]
Poweful therapy for non-alcholic fatty liver
disease
Its extract also inhibit fat accumulation in hepatic
cells
This also reduces insulin resistance [55]
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