Evidence supporting the use of: Caffeine pterostilbene
For the health condition: Weight Loss

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Caffeine pterostilbene is a combination of caffeine and pterostilbene, a compound related to resveratrol. The rationale for its use in weight loss primarily stems from the well-established effects of caffeine. Caffeine has been shown in numerous clinical studies to increase energy expenditure, stimulate thermogenesis, and promote mild increases in fat oxidation, which may contribute to modest weight loss or prevention of weight gain. Pterostilbene, on the other hand, is an antioxidant found in blueberries and has shown potential metabolic benefits in animal studies, including improved insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism, but robust human evidence is lacking.

There are currently no large-scale, high-quality clinical trials specifically investigating the caffeine pterostilbene co-crystal for weight loss. The available evidence is therefore largely extrapolated from studies on caffeine alone. Some early studies suggest the combination may offer more sustained stimulant effects with fewer side effects than caffeine alone, but weight loss outcomes have not been directly assessed. Thus, while there is scientific rationale (mainly from caffeine’s well-established effects), the specific combination’s effectiveness for weight loss is not well supported by direct evidence, resulting in a moderate-low rating for scientific support.

In summary, while caffeine pterostilbene is marketed for weight management, its use is justified more by caffeine’s known properties, with limited direct evidence for the combination product itself.

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