The effects of supplementation with Cynara scolymus L. on anthropometric indices: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of clinical trials
Hemati N, Venkatakrishnan K, Yarmohammadi S, Moradi M, Moravejolahkami AR, Hadi A, Moradi S, Aneva IY, Farzaei MH
Published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Methodology
Dose-response random-effects meta-analysis of 10 RCTs of artichoke supplementation on anthropometric indices
Key Findings
Waist circumference decreased modestly (WMD -1.11 cm) but body weight (-0.62 kg) and BMI (-0.12) showed no significant change.
Conclusions
Artichoke supplementation does not meaningfully change body weight or BMI; only waist circumference showed a small reduction.
Limitations
Null primary findings with wide confidence intervals; heterogeneous doses and durations.
Supplements Studied
the artichoke administration has effect on waist circumference, as opposed to the other anthropometric indices including weight or BMI
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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