APPETITE REGULATION

This study tests whether a dietary supplement called Satisens®, made from lemon verbena, hibiscus, saffron, and carob extract, can help reduce emotional eating and cravings for sweets in healthy adults who are overweight or obese. Participants take two capsules daily for a set pe…

This study tested whether special food supplement capsules that release nutrients in the lower gut can increase appetite-regulating hormones and reduce food intake. Twenty adults with obesity took either the active supplement or a placebo on two separate days. The supplement incr…

This study tested a wearable ear device that sends gentle electrical pulses to a nerve to help control appetite. 60 healthy adult women each had two visits: one with the device on and one with it off. Researchers measured how much they ate, their hunger levels, and food cravings.…

This completed study tested whether a prebiotic supplement called Arrabina can help healthy adults feel fuller and less hungry. 135 participants took either a low or high dose of Arrabina or a placebo powder for 12 weeks. Researchers measured appetite sensations like hunger and f…

This study looked at whether two different doses of dietary supplements (DIM and Perilla oil) delivered to the lower gut can reduce appetite and food intake in adults with obesity. Sixteen participants fasted, took capsules, and had blood tests and hunger ratings over 8 hours. Th…

This study tested a program that teaches parents and preschool teachers how to encourage healthy eating in young children. About 1,461 families from low-income rural areas took part. The goal was to see if the training helps kids learn to control their own appetite and maintain a…