COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING APPETITE AND CRAVING, INCREASING SATIETY, ENHANCING MOOD, AND REDUCING STRESS

摘要

A method for enhancing at least one of craving-reduction, mood improvement, avoidance of depression, prevention of weight gain post weight-loss from dieting, reduction of negative side effects produced by anti-appetite drugs and smoke-cessation and promotion of healthy ageing in a person in need thereof, comprising administering a composition to said person, said composition comprising: a) an effective amount of an extract of Cyperus esculentus peel, Cyperus esculentus rhizomes, or a combination thereof; b) an effective amount of mangiferin, norathyriol, or an extract comprising mangiferin or norathyriol; or c) a synergistic combination of (a) and (b). The composition may comprise a third active ingredient in combination with the Cyperus esculentus extract and mangiferin or norathyriol.