The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a systematic review and dos-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Tabrizi R, Saneei P, Lankarani KB, Akbari M, Kolahdooz F, Esmaillzadeh A
Published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Vol. 59 (16), pp. 2688-2696
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomized trials of caffeine supplementation reporting resting metabolic rate and body composition.
Key Findings
Caffeine intake produced significant dose-related increases in metabolic rate and modest reductions in fat mass.
Conclusions
Caffeine reliably increases resting metabolic rate in the short term.
Limitations
Tolerance with habitual use not fully characterised; short trial durations.
Outcomes Measured
Caffeine intake produced significant dose-related increases in metabolic rate and modest reductions in fat mass
Study Details
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