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Macro partitioning
Flavonoids inhibit pancreatic lipase, alpha-amylase, and alpha-glucosidase, thereby reducing the hydrolysis and absorption of dietary fats and carbohydrates.
To potentially reduce fat and carbohydrate absorption, include flavonoid-rich foods (like berries, tea, citrus) in your diet. However, the paper relies on concentrated extracts and in vitro models, so normal dietary intake may not provide the same enzyme-inhibiting effects as studied supplements.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Dietary flavonoids can reduce fat and carbohydrate intake by regulating their hydrolysis and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract (40).
Why this rating
The paper is a review citing in vitro and in vivo studies; no large-scale human clinical trials for specific flavonoid dosages are detailed in the text.
Source
Role of flavonoids in controlling obesity: molecular targets and mechanisms
Anns Mahboob et al. · Frontiers in Nutrition · 2023
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