CELEBRITY STYLE SPY: See all the latest celeb photos

The herbal diet pill that reduces sugar cravings

By Kasie Davies on Thursday 25 March 2010

Print
Share
Comment

Zotrim herbal diet pills, Marie Claire health news

With summer around the corner, it stands to reason that women will be looking for ways to lose a few unwanted pounds. And perhaps this herbal supplement is the answer.

Scientists found that the diet pill Zotrim - made of the plant extracts Yerba Mate, Guarana and Damiana - can cut calorie intake by over 17% by reducing appetite.

Researchers at the University of Liverpool enlisted the help of 58 healthy to slightly overweight women to take part in the study. They were given either the pill or a placebo, before being asked to eat as much as they wanted at a buffet lunch.

Those who took Zotrim found that they ate an average of 132 calories less than the women who took the placebo.

It works by delaying the rate at which the stomach empties by about 20 minutes and therefore reducing the feeling of hunger. The process is not dangerous as it simply extends the length of time it takes to digest food.

In addition to this, scientists noticed a reduction by over a quarter in the selection of sweet items chosen at the buffet.

Dr Jason Halford, who led the study at the Kissileff Laboratory for Ingestive Behaviour at the Univesity, said: ‘These findings suggest that the ingredients contained in the Zotrim formulation produce a robust acute effect on caloric intake.

'If sustained, such changes could benefit weight control, as observed in previous studies on the formulation.'

A previous study found that Zotrim can help women lose an average of two inches from their waists in just for weeks.

The pill, which is freely available from supermarkets and chemists, costs £22.99 for a month's supply.

Zotrim inventor Dr Lasse Hessel said the pill 'helps people cheat on their own stomach'.

10 BEST EASY WAYS TO SLIM

DIET PLANS: HEALTHY WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT

Thursday 25 March 2010

Have your say ...

Add your own comment

Why oh Why does all the things that are supposed to help you cost so much money that only the people with lots of money can afford them. How about marketing something that everyone can afford to buy.
Comment by NannyD on March 25 13:54

I wonder if doctors will approve this for diabetic patients
Comment by wendy Harris on March 25 16:01

Oh NannyD I agree. I am just about to try to lose some weight and my main problem is that as I've got older, I've got a much sweeter tooth and this is always my downfall now when it comes to losing weight. When I saw this article, I thought, "brilliant" then I saw the price and thought, "not brilliant". I might splash out on 1 month's worth just to kick start things - I just hope it works!!
Comment by Deborah on March 26 08:17