Dietary Supplements

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• Obesity treatment is based on a healthy eating plan, physical activity, and motivational support.

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• For participants where diet and physical activity alone are not sufficient to achieve the desired weight loss, the program's clinical team may prescribe specific meal replacements and nutritional supplements for the treatment of obesity.

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• Meal replacements are foods that provide nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals) and allow for the control of caloric intake, partially or totally replacing meals, thus ensuring a more balanced and adequate nutrition.

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• The clinical team will preferably teach participants how to prepare their own meal replacements. The team may also suggest some commercially available options, provided they meet the appropriate conditions for consumption. Smoothies, biscuits, soups, puddings, and jellies, among others, can be prepared.

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• According to the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), "food supplements contain ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and plant extracts, administered in the form of tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids." These are intended to complement the diet. 

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• If necessary, dietary supplements will be sent directly to subscribers.

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• Among the various supplements available, the following stand out for their safety and effectiveness:

     - Glucomannan: a soluble fiber extracted from the konjac root, hydrophilic and capable of increasing its volume 150 times in the presence of water. When it expands in the stomach, it increases satiety and reduces caloric intake. It is the only dietary supplement approved for human use by the EMEA (European Drug Agency).

     - Phaseolamin: a glycoprotein extracted from white beans that inhibits the intestinal absorption of carbohydrates. This action reduces caloric intake, promotes weight loss and improves blood glucose control.

     - Chromium: a mineral that plays an important role in human metabolism, particularly in carbohydrate metabolism. It enhances the action of insulin, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and, at the same time, aiding in weight loss.

     - Spirulina: is a microorganism, known as blue-green algae, and recognized as a superfood due to its very high nutritional value. It is rich in protein (up to 70%), iron, vitamins, and antioxidants. It is effective in weight control because it improves satiety. It also improves cardiovascular risk because it has an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action and because it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure.

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• There are many other dietary supplements marketed for weight loss that will not be used in the Miosotis Healthy Living Program due to a lack of scientifically proven effectiveness.