APPETITE REGULATION

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. Researchers measure…

This study tested a wearable ear device that sends gentle electrical pulses to a nerve to help control appetite. Sixty 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 cravin…

This study tested whether a prebiotic supplement called Arrabina can help healthy adults feel fuller and manage their appetite. 135 overweight but healthy adults took either a low dose, high dose, or a placebo for up to 12 weeks. Researchers measured how hungry or full participan…

This study tested a program that teaches parents and preschool teachers how to encourage healthy eating habits in young children. The goal was to help kids learn to regulate their own appetite and avoid obesity. About 1,461 families from low-income, rural areas took part. Researc…

This study tested whether two different doses of dietary supplements (DIM and Perilla oil) delivered to the lower gut could reduce appetite and food intake in 16 adults with obesity. Participants fasted, took capsules, and had blood drawn every 30 minutes to measure hunger hormon…