Research
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Substitution of LNCSBs for SSBs was associated with a reduction in body mass index (BMI) by 0.32.
Practitioners may use LNCSBs to help reduce BMI in at-risk populations.
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Substitution of LNCSBs for SSBs was associated with reduced body mass index (MD, -0.32; 95% CI, -0.58 to -0.07).
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Source
Association of Low- and No-Calorie Sweetened Beverages as a Replacement for Sugar-Sweetened Beverages With Body Weight and Cardiometabolic Risk
Néma McGlynn et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2022
Meta-analysisCited 137×
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