FITOTERAPIA ALIADA AO EMAGRECIMENTO: interferência do Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck no processo de perda de peso

Abstract

Studies have shown that moro orange juice can be used as a weight loss treatment. Research demonstrates its effectiveness by acting by stopping substances that have an effect on the metabolism of adipocytes. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the interference of Morosil in the weight loss process. This is an integrative literature review, in which the topic covered refers to the use of plants in the weight loss process. After reading the articles in full, those that exclusively addressed the influence of the use of Morosil on the weight loss process were analyzed. This medication is free from side effects, however, a small number of volunteer patients in clinical trials reported: constipation, nausea, vomiting and headache. The results confirmed the role of bioactive compounds present in moro orange extract in promoting weight control and preventing obesity through the regulation of lipolytic and lipogenic genes. Clinical trials were carried out in adult humans, however, further studies are needed and clinical trials regarding the medication. However, it can be said that supplementation with the standardized extract can significantly contribute as a complementary strategy in weight control programs. However, there is a need to carry out more studies on the dry extract to facilitate studies on the topic in a more comprehensive and easily accessible way, as the importance of a closer look when it comes to the obesity, along with the causes that lead to this disease.