Research
Mixed
Flavonoids exert antiobesity effects by modulating lipid metabolism, reducing food intake, and regulating gut microbiota.
Incorporate flavonoid-rich foods (like berries, tea, citrus fruits) into your diet as part of a balanced approach to weight management. While they may offer some benefits, they are not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
The impact of flavonoids on obesity can be observed through different mechanisms: reducing food intake and fat absorption, increasing energy expenditure, modulating lipid metabolism, or regulating gut microbiota profile.
Why this rating
The paper is a review of in vitro and in vivo studies, lacking large-scale human clinical trials.
Source
Flavonoids as antiobesity agents: A review
Ana T. Rufino et al. · Medicinal Research Reviews · 2020
DOI 10.1002/med.21740
narrative_reviewCited 177×
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