Svetol shows efficacy in weight loss

According to the company, the product reduces the amount of sugar in the blood stream by preventing the absorption of glucose in the intestine, so that the body uses stored fat for energy.

A placebo controlled double blind study was carried out on 50 overweight people aged 19-75 years over a period of 60 days.

After 60 days of treatment, a mean reduction in weight of 5.7% was observed in the Svetol group corresponding to an average weight loss of 5kg.

On the other hand, the placebo group lost only 2.9% of weight.

Moreover, those taking Svetol had a 4% increase in lean to fat mass ratio, as opposed to 1.6% in the placebo group.

Naturex scientist and food technologist Alvin Ibarra said the green coffee bean uses a different mechanism of weight loss compared to other natural weight management pills.

"While other diet pills are based on suppressing appetite, stimulating metabolism or providing a sense of fullness through extra fibre, Svetol is unique in its ability to significantly inhibit the absorption of carbohydrates, reducing blood glucose levels and thereby encouraging the body to use stored fat for energy," Ibarra added.