Publications by authors named "Lucas Pinheiro de Lima"
Body Harmonization: The Definition of a New Concept.
Antony de Paula Barbosa Isabela Espasandin Lucas Pinheiro de Lima Caroline de Souza Ribeiro Lara Raquel Silva Evenny Nascimento Lima
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol
December 2023
Body Harmonization (BHA) is an innovative concept in aesthetics area based on a set of advanced injectable techniques that have shown promising results for body shaping. This is based on procedure combinations indicated to treat body aesthetic dysfunctions, such as localized fat, stretch marks, blemishes, flaccidity, buttocks remodeling, lean mass gain and muscle definition. This study aims to define the clinical concept of BHA, its applications and the main protocols used based on injectable pharmacotherapy.
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- Dietary supplements with Moro orange extract are popular for weight loss due to their ability to regulate fatty acid metabolism and exhibit antioxidant properties.
- Bioactive compounds in the extract enhance the oxidation of fatty acids in the liver and improve insulin sensitivity by upregulating important genes, while also promoting the development of thermogenic beige adipose tissue.
- Despite its common use for reducing abdominal fat, there is limited scientific consensus on the effectiveness of Moro orange extract for weight loss, prompting a review of its pharmacological and molecular mechanisms.