Overweight

In very elementary terms the subject can be approached from a mental aspect, from a physiological aspect and from a pathological aspect. In all three cases and in other ways of addressing it, the genetic component is present.

Mentally, the use of plant anxiolytics, chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla, recutita), Centella (Centella asiatica), Kava (Piper methysticum), Melissa officinalis, Passionaria or Mburucuyá (Pasionaria incarnata), Valeriana ) and others.

On a physiological approach, plants that decrease appetite, such as those containing serotonin, such as walnuts (Juglans regia) and plants that produce satiety by increasing the volume of the contents of the digestive tract can be used. The condiments act in the same direction. Plantain seeds (Plantago psilium), sesame (Sesamum indicus) and flax (Linum usitatissimum) have been used successfully.

La Chia (Salvia hispanica). It implies seed, which because of its high content in a soluble fiber (mucilage), which absorbs water and increases in volume, creates a feeling of satiety. Keep in mind that it is hypotensive, that it tends to "tune the blood", that is to say to diminish its capacity of clotting and that could increase the amount of intestinal gases.

About the metabolism there are many plants that can act, accelerating the metabolism, increasing the elimination of water, interfering with the absorption of glucose, etc.

Finally considering obesity as a disease, medicinal plants can not act alone. The decision to use them and how they should be taken by specialists because, like any disease, it must be addressed globally, including the patient's environment.

Obviously what is said is very partial and serves only as a topic of discussion, which is what I hope to create, the interest to discuss and contribute.

An update on this topic

Stop the presses !! There are novelties on plants that can be very important in treatments of overweight and obesity. This is only an advance.

Fungi (Actinomyces spp). Several substances have been found that inhibit the activity of enzymes involved in the synthesis of adipose cells and their deposition in both adipose tissue and arterial walls (atheromas). Its standardization and ways of use are being studied.

Prolonged administration of aqueous extracts of Japanese bitter orange fruits (Poncirus trifoliata) has been shown to decrease weight gain in rats by increasing the rate of intestinal transit, thereby reducing the absorption of food.

Plants of the genus Loranthus, related to the mistletoe (Viscum album) and with the weed of small bird (Ligaria) have demonstrated a powerful inhibition of an enzyme, the fatty acid synthase, one of the responsible for lipogenesis, fat formation from Of other food groups (carbohydrates and proteins). Investigations are followed to determine the validity of these early findings.

Salacia (Salacia reticulata, oblonga). A well known plant in the East. Root extract acts by multiple effects, modulating receptors, gene transcriptors and various enzymes (alpha-glycosidase, aldose reductase, and pancreatic lipase), which is recognized as having superior efficacy compared to a single effect, especially for complex chronic diseases such as Diabetes and obesity.

There are several extracts and secondary metabolites derived from plants that have an inhibitory action of the pancreatic lipase enzyme, responsible for the absorption of dietary triglycerides. This activity reduces the use of ingested lipids. Among these plants, the most active are pea (Pisum sativum), horse chestnut (Aesculum spp), bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) and linden (Tilia plathyphyllos).

An additional contribution, more plants that help control overweight and obesity. Some of them have already been incorporated into successful weight loss treatments.

There are several plants that have been used together to achieve weight loss, or at least contain the increase, without demonstrating adverse effects. Coffee (Coffea arabiga), asparagus (Asparagus officinalis), ginseng (Panax ginseng), ginger (Zingiber officinalis), tea (Camellia sinensis) are some of the plants mentioned with which have been elaborated effective supplements.

Apple cider vinegar is resurfacing as medicine, evidence of its anti-obesity properties are building up. Its recognized properties of controlling hypertension and blood sugar levels are added to prevent the accumulation of body fat. This activity would be explained by the presence of lactic acid (which is a problem for alkaline defenders). And it is being proposed that its action is done through genetic expression