Decreasing cardiovascular risk factors in obese individuals using a combination of PGX® meal replacements and PGX® granules in a 12-week clinical weight modification program
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Ronald G. Reichert
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Michael R. Lyon
Abstract: In this open, clinically based, weight modification program, we determined in six sedentary obese adults (five women; one male; age range 30–62 years) that the combination of a modified calorie diet plus PGX® meal replacement and PGX® supplementation resulted in a significant reduction in several cardiovascular risk factors over a 12-week time period. This included a significant improvement in lipids (−0.98 mmol/l LDL-C), reduction in average weight (−9.2 kg), mean reduction in fat (−4.1%) and an increase in fat-free mass (2.8%).
Acknowledgements
Support of the study and supply of PGX®: InovoBiologic Inc., Calgary, AB, Canada
Conflict of interest
RGR and MRL are consultants to Factors Group of Nutritional Companies. SW is a consultant to InovoBiologic Inc. RJG is the owner of the Factors Group of Nutritional Companies and retains an interest in PGX® VK is an employee of the Canadian Centre for Functional Medicine. MP was an employee of the Canadian Centre for Functional Medicine. PM has no conflict of interest. PGX®, PolyGlycopleX® are trademarks of InovoBiologic Inc. Slim Styles® and PGX® Daily are trademarks of Natural Factors. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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