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The SatieX™ Innovation Journey

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Meet the Mind Behind SatieX™

Dr. Gottfried Lichti, PhD, is a seasoned scientist with a deep-rooted passion for functional food innovation. With a doctorate in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry from the University of Sydney (1976), his career has spanned decades of research, product development, and the commercialization of nutrition and health science.

His journey began in agricultural and food technology, serving as Research Manager at Daratech Pty Ltd (1987–1994), the commercial arm of Victoria’s Agriculture Department. He later founded the consulting group Technology Outcomes Pty Ltd (1994–present), applying scientific expertise to practical, real-world health solutions.

His foray into functional food innovation led him to co-found Omniblend Innovation Pty Ltd in 2015, focusing on blood sugar management solutions. This experience laid the groundwork for a new challenge: developing a flexible, science-backed method for appetite control using only food-grade ingredients.

In 2021, he co-founded SatieX Pty Ltd, pioneering a breakthrough approach to satiety management. His research uncovered a synergy between ultra-small food portions and tailor-made hydrogels, leading to the patented SatieX™ method—a game-changer for flexible and sustainable hunger control.

Driven by scientific discovery and real-world impact, his mission is to make effective appetite solutions accessible to people with diverse dietary preferences.

Dr. Lichti, is our longest-standing SatieX™ user, who continues to enjoy its benefits every single day.

The SatieX™ Story

With a PhD in physical chemistry, my passion has always been the intersection of science and human health—specifically, how functional foods can offer benefits beyond basic nutrition.

One of my early projects, in collaboration with researchers from Melbourne’s Baker Institute and Adelaide University, focused on developing a pre-meal drink for individuals on the diabetes spectrum. This functional food innovation helped reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, effectively transforming high-GI foods into low-GI foods. The work led to both an academic publication and a granted patent:

  • Watson et al., Clinical Nutrition, DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu2018.12.014
  • Australian Patent Application No. 2013204801

A New Challenge: Appetite Control

As I entered middle age and experienced the all-too-familiar weight gain, I became intrigued by functional foods for appetite management.

Traditional methods range from willpower-driven dieting to pharmaceutical interventions. Still, I sought a middle path—a natural, science-backed solution that could make eating more satisfying without drastic lifestyle changes.

Inspired by prior research on hydrogels and satiety (Lorenzo et al., Gastroenterology, 1988), my team developed a hydrogel-based food capsule to slow digestion and trigger natural satiety signals. We tested different formulations, adding precise amounts of fat, protein, and carbohydrates to enhance the body’s fullness response.

Our initial studies measured satiety levels 90 minutes after consuming our hydrogel capsules with water, comparing them to various low-calorie foods. Then came an unexpected breakthrough—our Eureka! Moment.

The Discovery: The SatieX™ Method

During an experiment, we found that consuming two hydrogel capsules with water, along with an ultra-low-calorie food portion (like a single Corn Thin), produced a dramatically higher level of satiety than expected. The effect was far greater than the sum of its parts.

Further research revealed why:

  • Hydrogel capsules bind to food particles in the stomach.
  • These gel-food particles adhere temporarily to the gastrointestinal wall, creating a prolonged "slow-food" effect.

This synergistic satiety-multiplier effect became the foundation of our patent (WO2024/164046) and the core principle behind SatieX™.

A Smarter Way to Control Hunger

The SatieX™ method—combining:

✅ Two standard SatieX™ capsules
✅ Water
✅ An ultra-low-calorie food portion

offers a simple, flexible, and highly effective approach to appetite control. By allowing users to choose from a variety of ultra-low-calorie foods, this method fits seamlessly into daily life, helping people stay in control, feel full longer, and achieve their wellness goals.

SatieX™ isn’t just another hunger suppressant—it’s a science-backed innovation designed for real, sustainable results.

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