New research conducted by academics in Spain suggests that Resveratrol might be part of the solution for those looking to reduce their body fat and have a healthier body mass index the next time they visit their doctor.
Scholars affiliated with the University of the Basque Country explored Conjugated Linoleic Acid (LCA) and Resveratrol's combined effect on the body fat of overweight patients.
Arrate Lasa published a thesis on this topic and found that both CLA and Resveratrol have helped to reduce fat in subjects. The experiment relied on both living beings, as well as studies on its effect in vitro.
Lasa's team discovered that both substances can help to prevent further weight gain, even if they were not able to ascertain Resveratrol's impact on weight loss, in the case of people suffering from obesity. Scientists note that Resveratrol is lipopenic, meaning that it can reduce the amount of lipids in a patient's blood.
The scientists based their experiment in part on the effects of Resveratrol and CLA on hamsters, taking note of the effect that these two substances had on both accumulated fat, as well as on further weight gain. In all cases, the hamsters were subjected to significantly reduced levels of physical activity in order to test the impact of these two substances. Additionally potential weight loss was not allowed to occur due to any other external factors.
When compared to each other, Resveratrol seems more efficient in treating people suffering from obesity, due in large part to the fact that it reduces triglycerides levels.
