FORMULATIONS CONTAINING CYNARA SCOLYMUS AND PHASEOLUS VULGARIS EXTRACTS WHICH ARE USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY

摘要

The present invention relates to a Cynara scolymus extract with a high co ntent of caffeoylquinic acids, and a composition containing said Cynara scol ymus extract with a Phaseolus vulgaris extract. Said composition is useful i n reducing obesity as it reduces cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucos e by sensitising the cells to insulin. This combination, when taken before m eals, reduces the appetite, leading to a reduction in body weight. The extra cts are preferably formulated in Oenothera biennis oil, fish oil, or oils ri ch in unsaturated .omega.-3 fatty acids.