Green Tea Catechin Plus Inulin Improves Insulin Resistance Without Reducing Visceral Fat and Shows Exploratory Gut Microbiota Signals in Adults with Visceral Obesity: A Double-Blind Randomized Control
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- A double-blind, randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of green tea catechins (400 mg/day) plus inulin (2.3 g/day) on visceral fat, insulin resistance, and gut microbiota in Japanese adults with visceral obesity.
- The study found no significant reduction in visceral fat area (VFA) after 12 weeks of intervention compared to placebo.
- Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) improved significantly in the catechin + inulin group compared to the placebo group.
- Exploratory gut microbiota analysis showed nominal increases in Coprococcus and Bifidobacterium, with Coprococcus changes inversely correlated with HOMA-IR improvements.
- The study suggests potential benefits of catechin and inulin on metabolic health and gut microbiota, warranting further research.