16ME33 - Weight Loss Herbs: Help or Hype?

Format: Audio

Speaker: Stansbury, Jill

Speaker: Jill Stansbury. Describes botanical agents reported to support weight loss, including purported thermogenic agents such as green tea and cayenne, agents that support insulin response such as chromium and legumes, and agents that affect lipid metabolism such as guggul and berberine. From hoodia to chitosan to coconut oil, we review the research on popular weight-loss aids to help determine which may actually have value.

Continuing Education Credits

Accreditation Board Credits Type Audience
Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM) 1.5 General Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

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