The effects of chicory inulin-type fructans supplementation on weight management outcomes: systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excess body weight and adiposity can adversely affect metabolic health. Prebiotics such as inulin-type fructans (ITFs) from chicory root are known to modulate gut microbiota and may improve body weight regulation.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess evidence for chicory ITF supplementation to support weight management.

Methods

Eligible articles (initial search to 2021, updated to February 2023) were searched from EMBASE, MEDLINE (PubMed), and Cochrane Library. Data on primary (body weight) and secondary outcomes [body mass index (BMI), total fat mass, body fat percentage, and waist circumference] were extracted by 2 reviewers independently. Random-effects model using inverse-variance method was used. Subgroup analysis (health status and ITF type) and meta

SUBMITTER: Reimer RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600113 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature