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The use of a Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination in the management of weight loss: a double-blind placebo-controlled study
Lipids in Health and Disease20087:12
https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-511X-7-12
© Oben et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2008
Received: 17 February 2008
Accepted: 31 March 2008
Published: 31 March 2008
Authors’ Affiliations
(1)
Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, B.P. 812, University of Yaoundé 1
(2)
CRPMT, Institute of Medicinal Plants Studies
Archived Comments
Cissus quadrangularis, fat loss and competing interests
7 May 2008
Anssi Manninen, Manninen Nutraceuticals Oy
The lead author of this study has a patent on Cissus quadrangularis as a fat loss agent. A competing interest exists when professional judgement concerning a primary interest may be influenced by a secondary interest (e.g., financial gain). While there is nothing inherently unethical about a competing interest, they should be acknowledged and openly stated.
Anssi Manninen
Manninen Nutraceuticals Oy
Oulu, Finland
Competing interests
None.