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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

Across eight small trials (191 people), taking capsaicinoids before a meal cut intake at that meal by about 74 kcal, with at least 2 mg needed; results varied widely between studies, and long-term effects on weight are untested.

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