Grapefruit And Lemon Essential Oil Show Promise For Weight Loss
In the field of aromatherapy it has been mentioned that the fragrance of grapefruit has a refreshing and stimulating effect, which suggests activation of sympathetic nerve activity. It is also assumed that this type of activation stimulating the white adipose tissue (WAT) facilitates lipolysis, resulting in the suppression of weight gain. A recent scientific research study looked into the effect of olfactory stimulation with the scent of grapefruit oil and lemon oil on the efferent nerve activity in the sympathetic branch of the WAT of the epididymis in rats. The results of the study showed that the flavor of the citrus fruit increased sympathetic nerve activity to WAT in rats, suggesting an increase in lipolysis and suppression in body weight gain. This research may hold exciting promise for humans. Additional human studies would help to confirm the value of grapefruit and lemon oil on the human physiology and weight loss. For more information go to the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, Volume 228, March 2003. Click here for more information.
In the field of aromatherapy it has been mentioned that the fragrance of grapefruit has a refreshing and stimulating effect, which suggests activation of sympathetic nerve activity. It is also assumed that this type of activation stimulating the white adipose tissue (WAT) facilitates lipolysis, resulting in the suppression of weight gain. A recent scientific research study looked into the effect of olfactory stimulation with the scent of grapefruit oil and lemon oil on the efferent nerve activity in the sympathetic branch of the WAT of the epididymis in rats. The results of the study showed that the flavor of the citrus fruit increased sympathetic nerve activity to WAT in rats, suggesting an increase in lipolysis and suppression in body weight gain. This research may hold exciting promise for humans. Additional human studies would help to confirm the value of grapefruit and lemon oil on the human physiology and weight loss. For more information go to the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, Volume 228, March 2003. Click here for more information.