Comparative effects of different beverages on weight loss in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials
Authors' conclusion
This study suggested evidence of low certainty that intake of LNCSBs can result in a small weight loss when used as a substitute for other beverages. Considering the low certainty of evidence, more research is needed to compare the effects of different beverages on body weight.
Study context
- Population
- Adults in randomized trials of beverages for weight loss; PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science searched up to January 2023
- Participants
- 4,168 adults78 RCTs
- Comparison
- Different beverages compared with each other or with control (water, no intervention) for weight loss
- Outcome
- Weight loss
Methodological detailsrandom-effects, Bayesian framework
- Random-effects
- Bayesian framework
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
MD, kg (95% CrI)
LNCSBvs Water
−0.79(−1.35 to −0.18)
LNCSBvs Milk
−0.80(−1.59 to −0.01)
LNCSBvs Fruit juice
−0.83(−1.47 to −0.13)
LNCSBvs SSB
−1.08(−1.65 to −0.50)
LNCSBvs No intervention
−1.19(−1.93 to −0.41)
Further pooled results
| Outcome | MD (cm) (95% CrI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Waist circumference reductionLNCSBvs Water95% CrI · CrI | −1.85 (−3.47 to −0.22) | |
| −4−202Difference, cm (linear scale) |
Weight loss, sensitivity analyses (low risk of bias trials; calorie restriction trials)
- No significant effect in trials with low risk of bias and those with calorie restriction
Original publication
Comparative effects of different beverages on weight loss in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 14 November 2024. doi:10.
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