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Peer-reviewed science on Vazguard®
Optimization of visceral fat and glycolipidemic profile
In a double-blind placebo-controlled study, Vazguard® could significantly optimize by -12% the abdominal fat in healthy volunteers:
- significant results could be observed within 1 month
- the optimization of abdominal fat translated into a global improvement of the glycolipidemic profile
- the LDL/HDL cholesterol was significantly optimized
- a beneficial effect was also observed on lipoproteins Apo-A and Apo-B
- the improvement of the lipid profile could also be observed in a wide population in terms of age and gender.
- a moderate optimization of glycemia was observed, along with a more significant beneficial effect on insulin resistence parameters (HOMA), thus suggesting a support of Vazguard® on the control of appetite
- the supplementation supported also the normalization of liver function as reflected by transaminases
Vazguard® showed potential efficacy in decreasing Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, the intestinal microbiota associated with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular risk.
Figure 1: Bergamot Polyphenol Fraction (BPF) effect on total cholesterol (totChol), LDL cholesterol (cLDL), HDL cholesterol (cHDL), tryglicerides (TG) and blood glucose (BGluc), before and after the intervention.
Other scientific evidences
Vazguard® demonstrated to have an activity on gut microflora involved in genesis of abdominal fat, obesity and diabetes.
Phytosome®: the absolute bioabsorption
The Phytosome® formulation of the BPF shows an optimal absorption compared to the standard formulation. A human study on 60 participants, 20 receiving Vazguard®, demonstrates a 2.5-fold increase in its bioabsorption compared to the non-Phytosome® formulation.
In case of use of Phytosome® delivery system, a significant levelling of fasting plasma glucose, serum cLDL and triglycerides accompanied by a valuable leverage of cHDL level is observed, too.
Figure 2: Plasma naringin profile after ingestion of standard Bergamot Polyphenol Fraction (BPF) and Bergamot Polyphenol Fraction (BPF) Phytosome® formulation.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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