Satiety Pudding Put to the Test

Creamy, delicious pudding isn't usually considered a health food — however a new functional pudding from Los Angeles, CA-based NEWtritious Functional Foods and Beverages might change that perception. The company recently initiated a clinical trial with Medicus Research to study its specially formulated Kherb Appeal weight loss pudding in an effort to demonstrate its efficacy on weight loss and satiety, while improving metabolic functions regarding lipids and blood glucose levels.

Utilizing a "progressive new protocol for providing accuracy and authenticity in clinical study compliance," the pudding is the subject of two double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. The first was designed to substantiate potential claims that it might lower lipids and blood sugar levels. The second and most current study was designed to establish Kherb Appeal as a functional food, proving that its synergistic matrix of ingredients will be a "new paradigm for healthy weight loss, and institute a much-needed accurate standard for clinical trials now and in the future."

According to Michael Arlen, founder and president of NEWtritious, Kherb Appeal instant pudding was formulated to be a nutritious appetite suppressant that helps maintain energy levels and sustain satiety (without harmful stimulants), and provide the necessary daily-recommended intake of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Kherb Appeal contains ingredients that provide the mechanisms associated with weight loss, including: increasing satiety, delayed gastric emptying, balancing gut flora, increasing insulin sensitivity, inhibiting fatty acid production, reduction of triglycerides, and reduction of lipids.

Mr. Arlen pointed out Kherb Appeal's key ingredients responsible for satiety/cholesterol. Among them are Super CitriMax for the support of healthy weight without stimulating the central nervous system; PhosphoLean proprietary phosphobioflavonic complex which works by "switching off the feeding signals in the brain and increasing fat oxidation"; and Well Trim, an all-natural, proprietary blend of Irvingia gabonensis (African Mango) seed.

Kherb Appeal is available in seven flavors: Deep Dark Dutch Chocolate, Aztec Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Lemon Meringue, Strawberry Kiwi, Dulce de Leche and Green Tea Citrus.

The current Kherb Appeal trial will examine the pudding's effect on weight loss and satiety for an overweight and obese population, as well as in a population with impaired glucose tolerance. The 14-week study includes 160 participants.

Source: Nutraceuticals World