Clinical effects of Hibiscus sabd…d controlled trials.
🔬 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 2024 analysis of 6 studies with 339 total participants found that hibiscus extract had essentially no measurable effect on weight loss, BMI, or waist circumference compared to placebo or regular tea. The average weight difference was less than 0.3 kg — basically negligible. The good news: no safety concerns were reported, but the bottom line is hibiscus won't help you lose weight.
Design
Meta-Analysis
Sample
n=339
Evidence
Strong
Journal
Complementary therapies in medicine
Ingredients studied