New persimmon extract shows promise for weight management and mental well-being

Euromed has launched PerFix, a persimmon extract clinically proven to support weight loss, body contouring, and mental well-being. The ingredient is derived from Mediterranean persimmons using a gentle, patented extraction process using ultra-purified water that preserves key bioactive compounds such as tannins, polyphenols, and carotenoids.

A study published by the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain showed significant results in just 60 days, without any changes to diet or exercise.

“Today’s health-conscious consumers value natural, holistic solutions that improve quality of life and confidence. The unique ability of PerFix to promote fat loss, preserve muscle, and improve body proportions aligns with the dual goals of wellness and appearance,” says Andrea Zangara, head of Scientific Marketing and Medical Affairs at Euromed.

“It’s not just about weight management, it’s about achieving a healthier, more confident self. By simultaneously targeting health and aesthetics, PerFix meets modern consumers’ need for total wellness.”

Targeting weight and inflammation

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involved 71 adults aged between 18 and 65, who were all classified as overweight or mildly obese. The study lasted 120 days, during which the participants maintained their usual diet and activity levels to ensure that the observed results were solely due to the persimmon extract.

Participants taking 400 mg/day of PerFix lost an average of 2.2 kg of weight and 2.1 kg of fat mass, compared to the placebo group, which saw increases in both.

The PerFix group also experienced reductions in waist, abdominal, and hip circumference, as well as a 1.1 kg reduction in trunk fat mass, without any significant loss of lean muscle mass.

These benefits, including improvements in mental health scores and reductions in inflammation markers, were largely observed by the 60-day mark.

In other recent weight management research, scientists writing in the journal Cell designed a new diet mimicking eating habits in non-industrialized communities that can “significantly reduce” the risk of several chronic diseases.

Meanwhile, a separate study found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications commonly prescribed for weight loss and obesity management, may significantly impair taste function across all five basic taste qualities: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.