Spirulina supplementation enhances body fat loss 📉
Improved weight loss outcomes.
Effects of spirulina supplementation on body composition in adults: a GRADE-assessed and dose-response meta-analysis of RCTs
Study Details
This new meta-analysis compiled data from 17 randomised controlled trials (888 participants) to establish the effects of spirulina supplementation on weight loss outcomes 🔍
Here is what they found ⬇️
Key Findings
🗓️ Supplementation lasted between 4 - 12 weeks
💊 Doses were between 1.5 g/day and 6 g/day
Spirulina supplementation significantly reduced…
⚖️ Body weight (-1.07 kg)
📏 Body mass index (-0.4)
🩻 Body fat percentage (-0.84%)
…vs placebo
A significant dose-response effect was observed for both dose and duration of supplementation on BMI 📉
The majority of these benefits were observed in obese or older individuals☝️
Conclusion
Spirulina supplementation (≥ 2 g/day for > 12 weeks) may enhance weight loss outcomes ✅
Notably by increasing body fat loss and reducing body weight 🩻
…which may be due to reducing inflammation and oxidative stress🔬
Reference
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40528207/
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