Ruzu Herbal Bitters For Weight Loss

Ruzu herbal bitters (RHB) is a poly-herbal preparation that is widely taken in Nigeria. RHB is an aqueous preparation of Curculigo pilosa root (40%), Uvaria chamae stem (30%) and Citrullus colocynthis bark (40%). RHB is claimed for the management/treatment of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis and infertility among others.

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Ruzu Herbal Bitters For Weight Loss

Dietary fat plays an important role in the physical well-being, energy needs, growth and the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases or being diagnosed with the onset of diabetes. Obesity has been defined as an abnormal buildup of fat in the adipose tissue throughout the body.

Ruzu herbal bitters

Research in Ruzu herbal bitters (RHB) alone and pioglitazone with vitamin E was recently conducted. There was significant weight reduction in rats. The researchers concluded that the U. chamae stem (20%) and C. colocynthis bark (40%) as major constituents of RHB that might be responsible for the antioxidant and anti-obesity effect established in this study.

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And in this research, the result was obtained within 8 weeks. This shows that Ruzu herbal bitters are very effective in weight reduction at therapeutic doses.