Researchers at the University of South Australia have created a food-grade natural alternative to anti-obesity medications — InuMCT microcapsules. These inulin-coated medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) microcapsules are designed to help reduce inflammation and improve metabolic markers, such as blood glucose levels, without the side effects associated with prescription drugs. The team tested the InuMCT capsules on rats with diet-induced obesity over 21 days. The capsules significantly reduced Western diet-induced weight gain, lowered blood glucose levels by 15%, increased HDL (“good”) cholesterol by 23% and reduced inflammation to normal diet levels. Inflammation contributes to obesity-related and other diseases.
