meta_analysis
    2018
    High Quality

    Effect of Nigella sativa supplementation on obesity indices: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Mousavi SM, Sheikhi A, Varkaneh HK, Zarezadeh M, Rahmani J

    Published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine

    Methodology

    Systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 RCTs on body weight, BMI and waist circumference.

    Key Findings

    Body weight fell by 1.76 kg (95% CI -3.34 to -0.17) and BMI by 0.85 kg/m2 (95% CI -1.23 to -0.46) versus placebo.

    Conclusions

    Nigella sativa produces modest reductions in body weight and BMI.

    Limitations

    High heterogeneity for body weight, mostly short trials, effects are small in absolute terms.

    Supplements Studied

    NS supplementation significantly reduced BW (Weighted Mean Differences (WMD): -1.76 kg, 95% CI: -3.34 to -0.17)

    Related Health Concerns

    Obesity

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Sample Size:875
    Quality Score:7/10

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    Disclosures

    Funding

    Not reported

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