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🔬 Peer-reviewed
Clinical effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. on obesity treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Natnicha Rattanachaisit, Phiyanuch Thimkorn, Supawan Pongpattanawut, Witoo Dilokthornsakul, Teerapon Dhippayom
Complementary therapies in medicine · 2024
Findings
This review of 6 studies with 339 people found hibiscus extract made virtually no difference for weight loss — participants lost an average of 0.27 kg more than those taking placebo, which is basically negligible. BMI and waist circumference also showed no meaningful changes. The good news: no safety issues were reported.
Design
Meta-Analysis
Sample
n=339
Evidence
Strong
Journal
Complementary therapies in medicine
Ingredients studied