Effect of Intake of Pyrus Pyrifolia Var. Culta(Makino) NaKai Peel Extract on Body Fat and Blood Lipid.

The investigators performed a 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Pyrus pyrifolia var. culta(Makino) NaKai peel extract on decrement of body fat. The investigators measured decrement of body fat parameters , including Body Fat Mass, Percent Body Fat, weight and BMI(body mass index), and monitored their blood pressure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males and females 19-65 years old
• BMI(body mass index) 25~29.9 kg/m^2 or WC(Waist Circumference) ≥ 90(men), WC ≥ 85(women)
• Able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• BMI(body mass index) ≥ 30 kg/m^2
• Significant variation in weight(more 10%) in the past 3 months
• Allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the test products
• History of reaction to any of the test products or of gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease or gastrointestinal surgery
• History of alcohol or substance abuse
• Participation in any other clinical trials within past 2 months
• Laboratory test, medical or psychological conditions deemed by the investigators to interfere with successful participation in the study
• Pregnant or lactating women etc.