DOI: 10.3390/jcm15197404 ISSN: 2077-0383

Effects of Glucoerb® and Epavin® on Cardiometabolic Profile in Adults with Overweight or Obesity: A Three-Month Real-World Study

Viviana Maggio, Francesca Vaccaro, Elena Muratore, Felicia Di Falco, Angelo Maria Patti, Mario Manunta, Vincenzo Geraci, Marco Chiaramonte, Carlotta Redavid, Anna Masucci, Marco Giammanco, Luisa Agnello, Marcello Ciaccio, Manfredi Rizzo

Background/Objectives: Overweight and obesity are major drivers of cardiometabolic dysfunction and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM)and cardiovascular disease. Although lifestyle intervention remains the cornerstone of treatment, complementary strategies may provide additional benefits. The effects of Glucoerb® and Epavin®, administered individually or in combination, on cardiometabolic health in adults with overweight or obesity remain poorly characterized. Methods: In this prospective real-world study, 150 adults received Glucoerb® (n = 50), Epavin® (n = 50), or their combination (n = 50), alongside individualized nutritional counselling based on a moderately carbohydrate-restricted Mediterranean diet and standardized physical activity recommendations. Anthropometric, body composition, biochemical, and vascular parameters were assessed at baseline and after 3 months. Results: All groups showed significant improvements in body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and fat mass (FM) (all p < 0.001). Glucoerb® supplementation was associated with a significant reduction in HOMA-IR (−21%), whereas Epavin® supplementation improved the lipid profile (total cholesterol −13%, triglycerides−13%, LDL cholesterol −17%, HDL cholesterol +6%). Fatty Liver Index decreased across all groups (Glucoerb® −14%, Epavin® −19%, combination −17%). Combined supplementation was associated with reductions in body weight (−6%) and HOMA-IR (−32%), while endothelial function improved (+19%, p = 0.017). Conclusions: These findings support further investigation of complementary multi-target plant-based strategies for cardiometabolic risk management.