Salatrim
OTHER NAME(S): Molécules de Triglycérides Acylés à Chaînes Courtes et Longues, Short- and Long-Chain Acyl Triglyceride Molecules, None.
Overview
Salatrim is a man-made chemical. It is used as a fat replacement.
Salatrim is used for weight loss, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
In foods, salatrim is added to reduce fat without reducing how full a person feels after eating the food.
Salatrim might help people feel full. This might help with weight loss.
Salatrim might help people feel full. This might help with weight loss.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Weight loss.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of salatrim for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Salatrim is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth as a medicine, short-term. Doses of 30-60 grams daily have been safely used for up to one week. No side effects have been observed at the lower dose. Mild stomach discomfort has been reported at the higher dose.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Salatrim is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth as a medicine, short-term. Doses of 30-60 grams daily have been safely used for up to one week. No side effects have been observed at the lower dose. Mild stomach discomfort has been reported at the higher dose.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if salatrim is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Salatrim overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of salatrim depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for salatrim. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
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- Byrne, David. COMMISSION DECISION of 1 December 2003 authorising the placing on the market of salatrims as novel food ingredients under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Official Journal of the European Commission. Updated December 13, 2003. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- Smith RE, Finley JW, Leveille GA. Overview of SALATRIM, a family of low-calorie fats. J Agric Food Chem 1994;42:432-434.
- Senanayake SPJN, Shahidi F. "Dietary fat substitutes." Bailey's Industrial Oil and Fat Products, Sixth Edition, 6 Volume Set. Volume 3: Edible oil and fat products: Specialty oils and oil products. Ed. Shahidi F. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
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