Weight
Which supplements, vitamins, foods and habits affect weight? Every claim graded by the strength of the published research.
- Reduces body weight and BMI — Berberine (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Adds weight loss to exercise — Green Tea (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Helps with weight loss — Green Tea (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Reduces waist size — HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Helps you lose more weight when eaten early in the day — Intermittent Fasting (No effect, grade B: Moderate)
- Helps you lose weight — Intermittent Fasting (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Works about as well as daily calorie cutting for weight loss — Intermittent Fasting (No effect, grade B: Moderate)
- Helps control weight and body fat — Kimchi (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Helps you lose weight — Mediterranean Diet (Benefit, grade B: Moderate)
- Drives weight gain — Ultra-processed food (Harm, grade B: Moderate)
- Makes you eat more calories — Ultra-processed food (Harm, grade B: Moderate)
- Helps you feel full — Apple Cider Vinegar (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Helps you lose weight — Apple Cider Vinegar (Mixed results, grade C: Limited)
- Causes weight gain (the 'beer belly') — Beer (No effect, grade C: Limited)
- Helps you lose weight — Carnivore Diet (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Makes you gain weight — Dark Chocolate (No effect, grade C: Limited)
- Fits into a weight-loss diet — Eggs (No effect, grade C: Limited)
- Helps you feel full — Eggs (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Curbs hunger — Intermittent Fasting (No effect, grade C: Limited)
- Reduces waist size — Intermittent Fasting (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Makes you gain weight — Nuts (No effect, grade C: Limited)
- Helps with weight loss — Oats (Mixed results, grade C: Limited)
- Helps you feel fuller — Oats (Benefit, grade C: Limited)
- Helps reduce body fat — Strength Training (Mixed results, grade C: Limited)
- Yogurt helps you lose weight — Yogurt and Kefir (Mixed results, grade C: Limited)
- Yogurt is linked to lower weight gain and a smaller waist — Yogurt and Kefir (Benefit, grade C: Limited)