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SlimPro® (Fish Protein Hydrolysate — Diana)

Micromesistius poutassou
Evidence Level
Limited
1 Clinical Trial
3 Documented Benefits
2/5 Evidence Score

SlimPro® is a fish protein hydrolysate from blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), produced by Diana Food. Its small peptides are studied for stimulating the body's own appetite-regulating hormones, helping reduce hunger and support weight management. To date the evidence comes from a single manufacturer-sponsored clinical trial.

Studied Dose Around 1.4 grams per day.
Active Compound A hydrolysate of blue whiting fish protein, providing bioactive peptides that stimulate satiety hormones.

Benefits

Appetite control

In clinical research, the fish protein hydrolysate supported reduced appetite and helped with weight and body-composition measures.

Supported by Trial 1

Satiety hormone support

The peptides stimulate the release of appetite-regulating gut hormones such as CCK and GLP-1, increasing fullness.

Weight management

By curbing hunger between meals, it supports lower calorie intake as part of a weight-management program.

Supported by Trial 1

Mechanism of action

1

Gut hormone stimulation

The bioactive peptides trigger enteroendocrine cells to release cholecystokinin (CCK) and GLP-1, hormones that signal fullness to the brain.

2

Reduced hunger signaling

Higher satiety-hormone activity lowers the drive to eat, supporting smaller portions and fewer snacks.

Clinical trials

1
Fish Protein Hydrolysate and Appetite — RCT
PubMed

Clinical study of supplementation with a fish protein hydrolysate on appetite and weight. (Nobile et al. 2016, Food and Nutrition Research)

Overweight adults.

The fish protein hydrolysate supported reduced appetite and improvements in weight and body-composition measures versus placebo.

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated.
Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported.
People with fish allergy should avoid it.

Important Drug interactions

Diabetes medication — appetite and glucose effects may interact; monitor.
Take before meals for the intended satiety effect.
Tell your doctor if you manage blood sugar.

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Frequently asked questions about SlimPro® (Fish Protein Hydrolysate — Diana)

What is SlimPro?

SlimPro® is a fish protein hydrolysate from blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), produced by Diana Food. Its small peptides are studied for stimulating the body's own appetite-regulating hormones, helping reduce hunger and support weight management.

What is SlimPro used for?

SlimPro is researched primarily for Weight Management. In clinical research, the fish protein hydrolysate supported reduced appetite and helped with weight and body-composition measures.

What is the recommended dosage of SlimPro?

The clinically studied dose is Around 1.4 grams per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is SlimPro safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, SlimPro is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. SlimPro is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does SlimPro interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Diabetes medication — appetite and glucose effects may interact; monitor. Take before meals for the intended satiety effect. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for SlimPro?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for SlimPro as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(1 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Nobile V, Duclos E, Michelotti A, et al. Supplementation with a fish protein hydrolysate (Micromesistius poutassou): effects on body weight, body composition, and CCK/GLP-1 secretion. Food Nutr Res. 2016;60:29857..PubMedUsed to support: RCT supporting appetite and weight benefit.