The effect of cocoa consumption on the anthropometric outcomes in overweight and obese subjects: A time and dose–response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

• Published in: Journal of functional foods Vol. 114; p. 106085
• Main Authors: Abu-Zaid, Ahmed, Prabahar, Kousalya, Hernández-Wolters, Benjamin, Jamilian, Parmida, Alyoubi, Reem Abdullah, Alyahyawi, Naseem, Mazi, Ahlam, Alkahmous, Alhassna Ali Mohamed, Kord-Varkaneh, Hamed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2024
• Subjects: Body mass index; Cocoa; confidence interval; Dark chocolate; dose response; meta-analysis; Obesity; overweight; waist circumference; Weight; Dark chocolate; Body mass index; Obesity; WC; Cocoa; Weight

[Display omitted] •Cocoa consumption significantly decreased body weight, BMI, and WC•Cocoa consumption resulted in lowered body weight in dosages ≤20 g/day.•Cocoa consumption resulted in lowered body weight in treatment duration ˃4 weeks. Inconsistencies are evident within the literature regarding...