title: Addition of conjugated linoleic acid to a herbal anticellulite pill.
abstract: This study investigated the effect of a herbal anticellulite pill on visible cellulite in the thighs. Sixty female volunteers took a herbal anticellulite pill or a herbal anticellulite pill plus supplements of conjugated linoleic acid for 60 days. The combination treatment had a beneficial effect in as many as 75% of the women. The appearance of the skin improved significantly, and thigh circumference was reduced by an average of 0.88 inch. Further investigation in a larger, longer placebo-controlled trial is warranted.
authors.affiliation: Lasky Surgicenter Beverly Hills, California, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Birnbaum
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue; D000328:Adult; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019787:Linoleic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013848:Thigh / Q000473:pathology*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations; D019787:Linoleic Acid