Water Intake and Adiposity Outcomes among Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Water consumption is believed to be a key factor in weight management strategies, yet the existing literature on the subject yields inconsistent findings. To systematically assess the scientific evidence regarding the effect of water intake on adiposity, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) among overweight and obese populations.

Methods

PubMed and Embase were searched for relevant articles published up to December 2023. The summary weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated using the DerSimonian-Laird random-effects model.

Results

In this meta-analysis of eight RCTs, interventions to promote water intake or to substitute water for other beverages as compared to the con

SUBMITTER: Chen QY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11013432 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature