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Could capsaicinoids help to support weight management? A systematic review and meta-analysis of energy intake data

Appetite, 2014 · Systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials

Pooled trial data suggest capsaicinoids taken before a meal modestly reduce ad libitum energy intake, which may support weight management; effects are small and use whole-chilli or extract doses.

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