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The effects of pomegranate consumption on obesity indices in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Optimal intake of pomegranate may promote weight reduction in obese individuals.
This meta-analysis summarized evidence from published studies that examined the effect of frequent consumption of pomegranate on weight gain and obesity. Data from 28 studies were evaluated for this meta-analysis.
Data analysis revealed that a significant decrease in waist circumference (WC), body fat percentage (BFP), and body mass index (BMI) in obese individuals who ate generous portions of pomegranate consistently. This study demonstrated that fondness for pomegranate may favor weight reduction in obese individuals.
Research Summary Information
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2024
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Hossein Bahari, Sanaz Pourreza, Kian Goudarzi, Seyedeh Nooshan Mirmohammadali, Omid Asbaghi, Kosar Sadat Hosseini Kolbadi, Moslem Naderian, Ali Hosseini
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Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran. Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran. Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran. Faculty of Medicine Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science Tehran Iran. Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health Kansas State University Manhattan Kansas USA. Cancer Research Center Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran. Student Research Committee Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran. Faculty of Medicine Iran University of Medical Science Tehran Iran. Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran. Medicinal Plants Research Center Yasuj University of Medical Sciences Yasuj Iran.
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