Metabolism

New metabolism research reported from J.L. Frestedt and co-authors

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, May 26th, 2008

"This study evaluated a specialized whey fraction ( Prolibra (TM), high in leucine, bioactive peptides and milk calcium) for use as a dietary supplement to enhance weight loss. This was a randomized, double-blind, parallel-arm, 12-week study," scientists in the United States report.

"Caloric intake was reduced 500 calories per day. Subjects consumed Prolibra or an isocaloric ready-to-mix beverage 20 minutes before breakfast and 20 minutes before dinner. Body fat and lean muscle tissue were measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry ( DEXA). Body weight and anthropometric measurements were recorded every 4 weeks. Blood samples were taken at the beginning and end of the...

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