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The effects of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) supplementation on anthropometric indices: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Musazadeh, V., Abolghasemian, M., Kavyani, Z., Moridpour, A.H., Nazari, A. and Faghfouri, A.H. · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2024

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Abstract

This meta-analysis of 64 randomized trials found that flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) supplementation significantly reduced body weight, BMI and waist circumference, documenting a metabolic benefit of flax.

Referenced for these plants

Flaxseedcommon flaxflaxlinseedLinum usitatissimum

How to cite

Musazadeh, V., Abolghasemian, M., Kavyani, Z., Moridpour, A.H., Nazari, A. and Faghfouri, A.H (2024) 'The effects of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) supplementation on anthropometric indices: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 84, pp. 103066. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103066

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