Many new peptides for fat loss are promoted with big claims, but often there is little strong scientific evidence to back them up, especially beyond animal studies or short-term markers.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (2)
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The Influence of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Middle-Aged, Untrained Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study found that a specific type of peptide can help people lose fat and gain muscle when combined with exercise.
This study shows that a certain peptide-based medication can help patients with diabetes improve their body composition and maintain muscle mass.
Contradicting (2)
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The effect of the dietary supplement, Chitosan, on body weight: a randomised controlled trial in 250 overweight and obese adults
This study found that a popular dietary supplement did not help people lose significant weight.
Adipose tissue gene expression in obese subjects during low-fat and high-fat hypocaloric diets
This study found that the type of diet might not be as important as simply eating less for losing weight and changing gene expression.