Containing 6–8 % stilbenes, in the form of scirpusin A, scirpusin B and piceatannol, Cirpusins® is a standardised extract from the rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus. Scirpusin A is a dimeric hydroxy stilbene of resveratrol and piceatannol, whereas Scirpusin B is a dimer of piceatannol.
Cyperus rotundus is a perennial plant belonging to Cyperaceae family; it grows naturally in tropical and temperate regions and is traditionally used to treat stomach disorders and emotional disturbances.
Obesity is a challenging condition involving excessive body fat, which is a consequence of an imbalance between energy consumption and expenditure.
More specifically, it’s the result of a complex interaction between the environment, diet, genetics, lifestyle, endocrine disorders, medication and psychological factors.
More than just a cosmetic issue, obesity is a recognised medical problem; it increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.
Childhood obesity is now a growing public health concern for which early prevention is critical. The prevalence of obesity is rising particularly fast in emerging economies.
For most people, body mass index (BMI) provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), individuals with a BMI of 25–29 kg/m2 is considered to be overweight and more than 30 kg/m2 is obese.
Preclinical and clinical studies have shown the anti-adipogenic properties of Cirpusins. Results from a human clinical study showed that supplementation with Cirpusins effectively managed the weight and hypercholesterolemia in overweight individuals.1
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The stilbenes in Cirpusins are polyphenols with multiple biological applications. Cirpusins has been evaluated for weight management and the maintenance of normal lipid profiles. In short, Cirpusins supplementation
- helps with weight management
- supports normal lipid profiles
- promotes weight loss.
Cirpusins can be used as a dietary supplement in the form of tablets, capsules, a powder premix and other food formulations for weight management.
Reference
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8843772/.