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Slendacor® (Botanical Blend for Weight Management)

Evidence Level
Moderate
1 Clinical Trial
5 Documented Benefits
3/5 Evidence Score

Slendacor® is a proprietary botanical blend developed by Kemin Industries for weight management — combining Moringa oleifera, Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii), and Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Distinguished by clinical evidence for body weight, BMI, and waist circumference reduction. Used as weight management adjunct supporting healthy diet and lifestyle approach.

Studied Dose 900 mg/day (research-validated dose)
Active Compound Moringa oleifera + Murraya koenigii + Lepidium sativum (proprietary blend)

Benefits

Body Weight and BMI Reduction

RCT (n=140 overweight adults, 16 weeks) showed Slendacor 900 mg/day with caloric-restricted diet produced significant body weight, BMI, and waist circumference reductions vs placebo.

Supported by Trial 1

Waist Circumference / Visceral Fat

Same trial showed visceral fat-related waist reduction. Health-relevant metabolic benefit beyond simple weight loss.

Supported by Trial 1

Body Composition Improvements

Reductions in fat mass markers; complementary to caloric deficit and exercise.

Supported by Trial 1

Multi-Botanical Mechanism

Three botanicals work via complementary mechanisms — comprehensive approach to weight management challenges.

Supported by Trial 1

Standardized Proprietary Formulation

Kemin's proprietary blend ensures consistent dose-response; specific clinical evidence on this combination.

Supported by Trial 1

Mechanism of action

1

Moringa oleifera Activity

Moringa leaves provide polyphenols, isothiocyanates (similar to broccoli), and other bioactives; documented metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects.

2

Murraya koenigii (Curry Leaf) Activity

Curry leaves contain alkaloids (mahanimbine, koenimbine), polyphenols; documented effects on lipid metabolism and oxidative stress.

3

Lepidium sativum (Garden Cress) Activity

Garden cress provides isothiocyanates, glucosinolates similar to other Brassicaceae; documented metabolic effects.

4

Combined Anti-Inflammatory and Metabolic

Three botanicals provide combined anti-inflammatory and metabolic effects — synergistic approach to weight management.

Clinical trials

1
Slendacor for Weight Management

Clinical trial of Slendacor 900 mg/day vs placebo with caloric-restricted diet in 140 overweight adults for 16 weeks.

140 overweight adults.

Significant reductions in body weight, BMI, waist circumference vs placebo. Established Slendacor weight management evidence.

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated.
Mild GI distress.
Allergic reactions to Brassicaceae or Apiaceae rare.
Cruciferous-related body odor changes possible (similar to broccoli, cress).
Theoretical thyroid effects from isothiocyanates at very high doses — minor at supplemental doses.

Important Drug interactions

Diabetes medications — modest hypoglycemic effects.
Antihypertensives — modest BP effects.
Anticoagulants — modest effects from polyphenols.
Pregnancy/lactation — limited safety data; avoid supplementation.
Thyroid medications — theoretical isothiocyanate concerns.
Children — not appropriate for pediatric weight management without medical supervision.

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Frequently asked questions about Slendacor® (Botanical Blend for Weight Management)

What is Slendacor?

Slendacor® is a proprietary botanical blend developed by Kemin Industries for weight management — combining Moringa oleifera, Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii), and Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Distinguished by clinical evidence for body weight, BMI, and waist circumference reduction.

What is Slendacor used for?

Slendacor is researched primarily for Weight Management. RCT (n=140 overweight adults, 16 weeks) showed Slendacor 900 mg/day with caloric-restricted diet produced significant body weight, BMI, and waist circumference reductions vs placebo.

What is the recommended dosage of Slendacor?

The clinically studied dose is 900 mg/day (research-validated dose) Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is Slendacor safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, Slendacor is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated. Mild GI distress. It may also interact with some medications. Slendacor 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 Slendacor interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Diabetes medications — modest hypoglycemic effects. Antihypertensives — modest BP effects. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for Slendacor?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Slendacor as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 3 cited references summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(3 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. Dixit K, Kamath DV, Alluri KV, Davis BA Efficacy of a novel herbal formulation for weight loss demonstrated in a 16-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with healthy overweight adults Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 2018;20(11):2633-2641. doi: 10.1111/dom.13443.PubMedUsed to support: 16-week double-blind RCT in healthy overweight adults showing that 900 mg/day LI85008F (a Kemin blend of Moringa oleifera, Murraya koenigii, and Curcuma longa — closely related to Slendacor which substitutes Lepidium sativum for Curcuma) produced 5.4 kg body-weight reduction, 2.1 kg/m² BMI decrease, and significant waist and hip circumference reductions vs. placebo (all p<0.0001). Supports Body Weight/BMI Reduction and Waist Circumference/Visceral Fat claims; the evidence is on the related LI85008F formula (two of three botanical components overlap with Slendacor), not on Slendacor itself.
  2. Sengupta K, Mishra AT, Rao MK, Sarma KVS, Krishnaraju AV, Trimurtulu G Efficacy and tolerability of a novel herbal formulation for weight management in obese subjects: a randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical study Lipids in Health and Disease. 2012;11:122. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-11-122.PubMedUsed to support: Earlier 8-week double-blind RCT (LI85008F/Adipromin) in obese subjects showing significant net reductions in body weight and BMI vs. placebo, with good tolerability. Supports Body Weight/BMI Reduction claim; as above, the formula is a Kemin Moringa+Murraya botanical blend (same two-herb core as Slendacor), not Slendacor's three-herb combination directly.
  3. Kundimi S, et al. Combined extracts of Moringa oleifera, Murraya koenigii leaves, and Curcuma longa rhizome increases energy expenditure and controls obesity in high-fat diet-fed rats Lipids in Health and Disease. 2020;19(1):198. doi: 10.1186/s12944-020-01376-7.PubMedUsed to support: Preclinical study showing that LI85008F (Moringa + Murraya + Curcuma, same two-herb core as Slendacor) significantly reduces body weight gain, fat mass, adipocyte size, liver weight, and hepatic triglycerides in HFD-fed rats via enhanced thermogenesis and lipolysis markers. Supports Multi-Botanical Mechanism and Body Composition Improvements claims at the related-botanical level; animal study, not a human clinical trial of Slendacor.