title: Effect of glycerol on weight loss and hunger in obese patients.
abstract: The effectiveness of oral glycerol as a dietary component or as a supplement to a 1000-kcal/day diet was examined in two studies involving obese patients. Glycerol did not differ from an equicaloric dose of glucose in its effect on hunger ratings, diet compliance or overall weight loss. We conclude that oral glycerol is not a useful adjunct to weight reduction programs.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects*; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D005990:Glycerol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006815:Hunger / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D001067:Appetite Depressants; D005990:Glycerol