Effects of NUTRIOSE® dietary fiber supplementation on body weight, body composition, energy intake, and hunger in overweight men

Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2011 Sep;62(6):628-35. doi: 10.3109/09637486.2011.569492. Epub 2011 May 19.

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of a soluble dietary fiber, NUTRIOSE(®), on body weight, body composition, energy intake and hunger in overweight Chinese men. The volunteers were randomized in double-blind fashion to 250 ml fruit juice supplemented with NUTRIOSE(®) (Test, n = 60) or a maltodextrin (Control, n = 60) at a dosage of 17 g twice daily for 12 weeks. Body weight, body composition were performed at 0, 4, 8 and 12 weeks while daily energy intake and hunger were assessed every 3 days. Test subjects had reductions in body weight (1.5 kg, P < 0.001), body mass index (0.5 kg/m(2), P < 0.001) and body fat percentage (0.3%, P < 0.001) versus Controls. NUTRIOSE(®) supplementation resulted in a lower daily energy intake (3,079 kJ/day, P < 0.001) with group differences noted as early as 3 days. Test subjects reported less hunger across the study period versus Controls (P < 0.01). NUTRIOSE(®) supplementation for 12 weeks results in body composition improvements and reduces body weight, energy intake and hunger in overweight men.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asian People
  • Body Composition / drug effects*
  • Body Weight / drug effects*
  • Dietary Fiber / pharmacology*
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Energy Intake / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Hunger / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Overweight / drug therapy*
  • Polysaccharides / pharmacology

Substances

  • Dietary Fiber
  • Polysaccharides
  • maltodextrin