Betaine boosts fat loss in overweight women, new study finds

NCT ID NCT06344377

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether taking betaine, a natural substance, for 8 weeks can help overweight and obese women lose body fat and improve their cholesterol levels. Fifty-four pre-menopausal women with abdominal obesity took either betaine or a placebo daily. Researchers measured body composition, blood fats, and genes related to fat metabolism before and after the supplement period.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Poznan University of Life Sciences

    Poznan, 60-637, Poland

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