A new study looked at whether applying a fat reduction cream containing aminophylline worked. Participants in the study had a BMI of greater than 27, and were told to follow a 1,200 kcal diet. Additionally some of the participants were told to rub 0.5% aminophylline cream on their waist twice per day.
By week 12 of the study there was a difference in the waist measurement between the groups. All study members lost inches from their waists, but those using the cream lost more. The difference was an average of 11 cm (4.3 in) for those using the cream, and an average of 5 cm (2 in) for those who did not use the cream.
There was no difference in the change in BMI between the two groups. What changed was the waist to hip ratio, which is a measurement of body shape. So those that used the cream changed from more apple shape to pear shape, which reduces the risk of a number of diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
So amazingly it looks like local application of fat reducing cream containg aminophylline cream may work.
I looked around to see who sold cream containing aminophylline. The best deal I could find was on Amazon for BodyLift Anti-Cellulite Thigh Cream Extra Strength reduced to $8. I hate under my chin, so I am going to try it to see if I can reduce my double chin. For $8 I don’t think I can go wrong.
The study was published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism the abstract is available at PubMed.
[tags]weight reducing cream, aminophylline, BMI, waist to hip ratio[/tags]
