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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
Cissus quadrangularis, fat loss and competing interests
Anssi Manninen, Manninen Nutraceuticals Oy
7 May 2008
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.
Lipids in Health and Disease
Cissus quadrangularis, fat loss and competing interests
Anssi Manninen, Manninen Nutraceuticals Oy
7 May 2008
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.