SUPPRESSING APPETITE FOR CALORIES AS CARBOHYDRATES

摘要

Compositions and substances are provided for use decreasing appetite for calories as carbohydrates. The compositions comprise tryptophan effective to increase brain serotonin levels and an insulin-releasing carbohydrate e.g., sucrose; the compositions may also comprise a mild stimulant such as caffeine or tyrosine in an amount effective to maintain or increase brain dopamine and/or norepinephrin levels. Instead of being administered as a composition the active substances may be administered separately.