5. Conclusions
overweight, metabolic abnormalities
In conclusion, the results suggest that the combined intake of GCL2505 and inulin suppresses the accumulation of visceral fat more compared with the intake of GCL2505 alone. Visceral adipose tissue has endocrine functions and it secretes a variety of bioactive substances, including adipocytokines, which affect the risk of developing metabolic abnormalities. In terms of preventing the development of metabolic abnormalities, reducing visceral fat is relatively more important than weight or body fat. It is thought that the combined intake of GCL2505 and inulin, which are functional food components that can be easily applied to daily life, may help to prevent the development of metabolic abnormalities in overweight adults.