Comparison Study between Drugs (Orlistat and Chitocal) and Food Supplements (Green Tea and Apple Cider Vinegar) for Weight Loss and Hepatoprotection in Rats

Background: Obesity is a major problem in Saudi Arabia. Pharmaceutical solutions were sought for treatment. Chemical formula might lead to health side effects. Meanwhile, the use of herbal alleged be safe.  Green tea and apple vinegar are some these products. Objective: The study aimed measure effect green on obesity liver status compared medical drugs. Materials methods: Thirty-six adult male albino rats divided into normal control, other five groups fed high caloric hyperlipidemic diets. They control positive rest 4 treated with different (green tea, cider vinegar, orlistat chitocal). Results: All showed significant decrease body weight when positive. Rats administered chitocal highest gain (BWG) Moreover, all tested enhanced functions especially which ALT. Orlistat came second level. Conclusion: Although, no poor chemical drugs found, natural products can provide risk. Apple was best formula.