In most Western world countries more than 50% of the adult population are overweight (BMI >25), and between 10-25% are obese (BMI >30). Obesity is associated with many different negative health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes II, arthritis and gallbladder diseases. When a person is 20% overweight, the risk of getting diabetes II increases 20 fold. At 45% overweight the risk increases 30 fold.

Diets high in viscous soluble fibers are associated with interference of dietary fat absorption. A recent meta-study shows that the energy absorption from dietary fat is on average 10% lower in high fiber diets compared with low fiber diets.

The mechanism of which viscous soluble fibers reduce the absorption of dietary fat is believed related to that these fibers form gels in the gastrointestinal tract, and thereby retarding the breakdown and absorption of fats. Dietary fibers are also known to reduce hunger and increase satiety.

In a recent randomized double blind clinical study, Attraxan shows an additional 50% weight loss vs. the placebo control group.