Spinach extract

Spinach extract: an effective weight loss supplement

Many people want to lose weight and turn to supplements in the hope of an easy solution to their problems. However, the results of most weight loss pills and supplements are usually disappointing in the real world. One weight loss supplement that has recently hit the market is called spinach extract. This supplement is said to induce weight loss by reducing appetite and cravings. This is a detailed overview of spinach extract and its weight loss effects.

What is spinach extract?

Spinach extract is a weight loss supplement made from spinach leaves. Spinach extract is a green powder that can be mixed with water or smoothies, but is also available in other dosage forms such as capsules. The powder itself consists of concentrated thylakoids, which occur naturally in spinach leaves. These thylakoids are microscopic structures found in the chloroplasts of all green plant cells. The role of thylakoids is to capture sunlight, which provides plants with the energy they need to produce carbohydrates. This process is known as photosynthesis. Thylakoids consist of about 70% proteins, antioxidants and chlorophyll, while the other 30% is primarily fat.thylakoids are not exclusive to spinach leaves. They are found in the leaves of all green plants and similar supplements could also be made from these plants. Summary: Spinach extract is a weight loss supplement that contains thylakoids, which are mainly composed of proteins, antioxidants and chlorophyll.

How does spinach extract work?

Thylakoids from spinach extract suppress the activity of lipase - an enzyme that digests fat. This helps to slow down fat digestion, which increases the levels of appetite-reducing hormones such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). In addition, thylakoids also reduce levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin. Unlike pharmaceutical weight loss supplements such as orlistat, thylakoids only temporarily delay fat digestion, but do not completely prevent it. As a result, spinach extract does not have the unpleasant side effects of other lipase-inhibiting drugs such as oily stools and stomach cramps. It is not yet known exactly which part of the thylakoids is responsible for these effects, but they may be caused by certain proteins or fats called galactolipids. Summary: Spinach extract promotes weight loss by delaying fat digestion, which temporarily reduces appetite and causes you to eat less.

Can spinach extract help you lose weight?

Studies conducted with animals have shown that consuming thylakoid-rich spinach extract can reduce body fat and body weight. Human studies conducted with overweight subjects have shown that the addition of 3.7 to 5 grams of spinach extract to a meal reduces appetite over several hours. By suppressing the appetite, spinach extract can lead to weight loss if you take it regularly over a longer period of time. A study conducted with overweight women found that consuming 5 grams of spinach extract every day during a 3-month weight loss program resulted in 43% greater weight loss compared to a placebo. Body mass index (BMI), fat mass and lean body mass also decreased during the study, but there were no significant differences between the groups.

Summary: Studies have shown that taking spinach extract for several months can lead to weight loss.

Spinach extract could fight cravings

Spinach extract may suppress the brain's food reward system and thereby reduce cravings. When overweight women consumed 5 grams of spinach extract per day in a study, cravings for sweets fell by 95%. The craving for chocolate also fell by 87%. Another study conducted with women suggests that 5 grams of spinach extract reduced cravings for snack foods including salty, sweet and fatty snacks. However, no effect on calorie intake at a subsequent buffet meal was observed. The reduction in cravings may be due to the fact that spinach extract promotes the release of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which has effects on the food reward system.

Summary: Spinach extract may suppress the brain's food reward system, thereby temporarily reducing cravings. Over time, this contributes to weight loss.

Safety and side effects

Spinach extract does not appear to have any serious side effects. However, in healthy people it can temporarily lower insulin levels and increase blood sugar levels. However, this does not appear to have any long-term effects on blood sugar control.

*People suffering from thefollowing conditions should be cautious with spinach extract

Allergies: People who are sensitive to certain types of mold or latex may also be allergic to spinach.

Diabetes: Spinach can lower blood sugar levels and some doctors are concerned that a combination of diabetes medication and spinach could lower blood sugar levels too much. This makes careful monitoring of blood sugar levels necessary. Diabetics on medication should discuss the use of spinach extract with their doctor.

Kidney diseases: Spinach can contribute to the formation of crystals in the kidneys. These crystals do not dissolve and can aggravate existing kidney problems.

Operations: Because spinach can lower blood sugar levels, some doctors are concerned that spinach may interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. For this reason, spinach extract should be stopped two weeks before surgery to be on the safe side.

*Interactionswith medications

Diabetes medications may interact with spinach and spinach extract. Spinach may lower blood sugar levels and diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar levels. Taking spinach or spinach extract in combination with these medications could lead to an excessive drop in blood sugar levels. It may be necessary to adjust the dosage of the diabetes medication. Some of these medications are glimepiride, glyburide (DiaBeta), insulin, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone, chlorpropamide, glipizide, tolbutamide, and others.

Dosage and method of use

An effective dose of spinach extract is 4 to 5 grams when taken with a meal. However, it may take some time before effects on weight become visible. Spinach extract delays fat digestion and reduces appetite for a few hours. The effects are stronger if it is taken before a meal that contains fat. For maximum results, spinach extract should be taken early in the day, such as in the morning or at lunchtime. Also, as with any fat loss support product, you should not expect to see significant changes from the supplement alone. As with all weight loss products, lifestyle changes are also necessary.

Summary: Spinach extract should be taken with meals that contain fat. The preferred time to take it is in the morning or at lunchtime, with an effective dose being 4 to 5 grams.

Is it worth trying spinach extract?

The available data shows that spinach extract could be an effective weight loss supplement. By delaying fat digestion, it temporarily reduces appetite and cravings. In combination with lifestyle changes, this can lead to significant weight loss.