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Hibiscus Aids Weight Loss by Revving Up Metabolism

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A polyphenol compound in hibiscus called Hibiscus sabdariffa is shown in studies to aid weight loss by controlling appetite and increasing production of the AMPK gene which regulates cellular energy. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the AMPK gene and its role in weight loss, lowering blood pressure and even anti-aging!

References:

Boix-Castejón, M., Herranz-López, M., Pérez Gago, A., Olivares-Vicente, M., Caturla, N., Roche, E., & Micol, V.. (2018). Hibiscus and lemon verbena polyphenols modulate appetite-related biomarkers in overweight subjects: A randomized controlled trial. Food & Function, 9(6), 3173–3184. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8fo00367j

Chang, H. C., Peng, C. H., Yeh, D. M., Kao, E. S., & Wang, C. J. (2014). Hibiscus sabdariffa extract inhibits obesity and fat accumulation, and improves liver steatosis in humans. Food & Function, 5(4), 734–739. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3fo60495k

Link to purchase Hibiscus tea: https://amzn.to/3PtAxO7

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A polyphenol compound in hibiscus called Hibiscus sabdariffa is shown in studies to aid weight loss by controlling appetite and increasing production of the AMPK gene which regulates cellular energy. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the AMPK gene and its role in weight loss, lowering blood pressure and even anti-aging!

References:

Boix-Castejón, M., Herranz-López, M., Pérez Gago, A., Olivares-Vicente, M., Caturla, N., Roche, E., & Micol, V.. (2018). Hibiscus and lemon verbena polyphenols modulate appetite-related biomarkers in overweight subjects: A randomized controlled trial. Food & Function, 9(6), 3173–3184. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8fo00367j

Chang, H. C., Peng, C. H., Yeh, D. M., Kao, E. S., & Wang, C. J. (2014). Hibiscus sabdariffa extract inhibits obesity and fat accumulation, and improves liver steatosis in humans. Food & Function, 5(4), 734–739. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3fo60495k

Link to purchase Hibiscus tea: https://amzn.to/3PtAxO7

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