The effect of whole egg consumption on weight and body composition in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A limited number of studies have directly examined the effect of whole eggs on body weight and composition in adults, and they have led to inconsistent results. This study aimed to summarize the evidence on the effect of whole egg consumption on body weight and body composition in adults from clinical trials.

Methods

Online databases were searched from inception to April 2023 for clinical trials that directly or indirectly assessed the effect of whole eggs consumption on anthropometric measures including body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and fat-free mass (FFM) in adults. A random effects model was used for meta-analysis.

Results

In total, 32 controlled clinical trials were included in the systematic review. The analyses revealed

SUBMITTER: Emrani AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10353215 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature