Mariko Hirata

Effects of tamarind seed husk extract on abdominal visceral fat: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Japanese adults with mild obesity

Abstract Tamarind seed husk, a by-product of gum production, is rich in polyphenols. We examined whether tamarind seed husk extract (TSHE) reduces abdominal visceral fat area (AVFA) in Japanese adults with mild obesity. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (UMI...