A cornerstone of medically supervised weight loss programs.
Obesity
Overweight and obesity are defined as "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health". Body mass index (BMI) is a commonly used index to classify overweight and obesity in adults. If your BMI is equal to or more than 25 you are considered overweight, and obese if your BMI is equal to or more than 30.
Quick Facts:
Obesity is linked to more than 60 chronic diseases (1).
Over 75 percent of hypertension cases are directly linked to obesity (2).
Americans now consume 31% more calories today than they did 40 years ago (3).
Obesity is associated with a variety of amino acid, nutrient and micro-nutrient deficiencies. The medical food AppTrim is specially formulated to address the distinct nutritional requirements of obese patients. For over a decade AppTrim has helped obese patients reduce appetite, control cravings for food, increase early satiety, and reduce caloric intake without dangerous side effects..
Obesity Statistics
More than 1/3
Number of U.S. adults struggling with obesity
60+
Number of chronic diseases linked to obesity.
$147 B
Cost of obesity for Americans annually.
Research
AppTrim Clinical Trial
The Effect of AppTrim on Appetite Suppression, Weight Loss, and Reduction in Percent Body Fat: Clinical Study Report