7-Keto® Lean

by Integrative Therapeutics, Inc.

How Does It Work?

7-Keto Lean is a dietary supplement that combines 7-keto DHEA, a naturally occurring metabolite of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), with seven other ingredients to support healthy thyroid function and metabolism.†1,2 The combination has been clinically shown to enhance weight loss when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program.†

Mechanisms of action

Both DHEA and 7-keto DHEA support essential physiological functions, most notably in the immune and neurologic systems.† In the human body, DHEA converts into various metabolites, including 7-keto DHEA and steroid hormones, such as testosterone or the estrogens (estrone and estradiol).7 However, the 7-keto form of DHEA does not convert to active testosterone and/or estrogen in the body, 4,5 nor does it convert back to DHEA. In fact, this improved form of DHEA has no known adverse effects.†4,6

Research has shown that 7-keto DHEA increases thermogenic activity, which may enhance the body’s basal metabolic rate, helping to promote weight loss independent of alterations to caloric intake or activity levels.†5,8-10 Additionally, 7-keto DHEA has been shown to support healthy thyroid function.†11

Clinical studies

In a double-blind study (n= 30), subjects completed a protocol of controlled diet, exercise, and supplementation with 3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone (7-keto-DHEA).3 Subjects randomly received either 7-keto DHEA (Group 1; 100mg twice daily) and/or placebo (Group 2) for 8 weeks. All subjects participated in an exercise-training program 3 times per week. Each exercise session consisted of 60 minutes of cross-training (aerobic and anaerobic exercise) under the supervision of an exercise physiologist. The diet comprised approximately 1800 kcal/day (20 kcal/kg body weight/d] and was supervised by a registered dietitian. Subjects received biweekly dietary counseling to encourage compliance. Study participants underwent serum multiple-assay chemistry testing, as well as body composition, blood pressure, and dietary analysis at baseline, week 4, and week 8.

Subjects taking 7-keto-DHEA lost a significant amount of body weight compared with those taking placebo (-2.88 kg vs -0.97 kg; P = 0.01) over the 8 weeks. The supplemented group also achieved a significant reduction in body fat compared with the placebo group (-1.8% vs -0.57%; P = 0.02). The rate of change in body fat per 4-week interval in Group 1 was 3.1 times that in Group 2 (-0.88% vs -0.28%; P < 0.01). Group 1 also experienced a significant increase in triiodothyronine (T3) levels compared with Group 2 over the 8-week study period (+17.88 ng/dL vs 2.75 ng/dL; P = 0.04). No adverse effects were reported throughout the study.

In an earlier eight-week clinical trial of similar design, supplementation with 7-keto DHEA (200 mg/day), in conjunction with diet and exercise, significantly reduced both body weight and body fat.† 7-keto DHEA also supported healthy thyroid hormone (triiodothyronine or T3) levels, which may affect basal metabolic rate, further enhancing weight loss.†11

Other ingredients in 7-Keto Lean include:

L-Tyrosine, an essential nutrient required for thyroid hormone formation.†12,13

Asparagus extract, a potent metabolic detoxifier that supports healthy fluid balance.†14

Choline, a nutrient involved in many important metabolic functions, including fat transport and metabolism.†15,16

Insoitol, which promotes the transport and metabolism of fat.†17

Copper, an essential trace mineral and cofactor of enzymes involved in carbohydrate and fat metabolism.†18

Manganese and iodine, essential nutrients required for healthy thyroid hormone metabolism.†12,13,19,20,21

Recommendations

Take 1 or 2 capsules daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.

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