Aim: This pilot study tested the hypothesis according to which it is possible to achieve a clinically relevant and sustainable reduction in waist circumference by means of an appropriate nutritional intervention.
Method: In this open, non-comparative study, patients consulting for weight excess followed a balanced diet, with a calorie restriction of one quarter the basal metabolism, along with a medical nutrition product under prescription (Stablor®).
Result: For the 64 participants, a mean reduction in waist circumference of 9.4% (-9.2 cm) was achieved over a 6-month period.
Conclusion: Nutritional intervention including a dietary supplement aimed at amplifying visceral fat metabolism and compensating for deficiencies allows, within 6 months, a mean waist circumference loss of nearly 10% to be achieved.

Keyword:waist circumference, nutritional intervention, diet, visceral fat, cardio-metabolic risk, metabolic syndrome

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