Effect of ketogenic mediterranean diet with phytoextracts and low carbohydrates/high-protein meals on weight, cardiovascular risk factors, body composition and diet compliance in Italian council employees

Table 3 Main actives ingredients of used phytoextracts, their reported beneficial effects and related references

Extract	Main Active ingredients	Reported beneficial effects	Refs
A	Mint black radish burdock	- indigestion - antioxidant - choleretic, increases bile secretion helping digestion	[69] [70]
B	Serenoa Repens (saw palmetto)	hormonal regulating effects	[71]
	White bean	alpha-amylase inhibitory properties and has been reported to aid weight loss and glycemic control	[72] [73]
C	Equisetum	Antioxidant diuretic glycemic control	[74] [75]
	Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale	diuretic	[76]
D	Ginseng Miura Puama Guaranà	Ameliorate the commonly reported symptoms of weakness and tiredness during the 1^st phase of ketosis (1/2 weeks)	[77] [78] [79]

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