A new study reveals that EVTene palm mixed-carotene is effective in modulating adipokines and abdominal adiposity in obese children.
20 children with simple obesity of around ten years old were given two tablets of Mixed Carotenoid Supplement (MCS) for six months.
Afterwards, participants were examined for changes in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT).
Compared to the placebo group, the MCS group demonstrated:
- Reduced BMI (Body Mass Index) z-score;
- Reduced WHtR (waist to height ratio);
- Stable HOMA-2 (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance-2);
- Elevated beta-carotene;
- Elevated total adiponectin;
- Elevated HMW-ADI (high molecular weight adiponectin).
“Adiponectin is a hormone that regulates body metabolic processes, and generally obese people have lower plasma adiponectin than non-obese people,” explains Chee Yen Lau, Nutritionist of ExcelVite.
“Many studies have found adiponectin to be inversely correlated with body mass index in obese populations.”
“This study shows that the mixed-carotene supplemented obese children have increased level plasma adiponectin. This is definitely interesting as elevated adiponectin is thought to help enhance insulin sensitivity, mitigate inflammatory processes and promote heart-healthy effects.”
“Long term supplementation of mixed-carotene may help to regulate metabolic health in obese children.”
About EVTene
EVTene is a natural mixed-carotene complex extracted from palm fruits with a high level of alpha-carotene.
EVTene contains mainly alpha-carotene and beta-carotene as well as a small amount of other carotenoids such as lycopene and gamma-carotene.
“It is the only true natural mixed-carotene that can be used in dietary supplements and functional foods for healthy metabolism and weight management,” said Lau.