Best Supplements for Reduced Body Fat Mass
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 35 supplements across 41 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 randomized controlled trials, Bifidobacterium breve MAK40B22B (also referred to as B-3) consistently showed moderate beneficial effects on reducing body fat mass, with 2 of 3 studies reporting statistically significant results. The evidence suggests effects are typically observed at 8–12 weeks in adults with pre-obesity or a tendency for obesity. Doses and forms were not consistently reported across studies.
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, 3 reported neutral small-sized effects of beta-alanine supplementation on reduced body fat mass, with no beneficial or harmful findings. The evidence, primarily from systematic reviews and a meta-analysis, does not support a significant effect on fat mass reduction, even in athletic or clinical populations. Doses and study durations were inconsistently reported, limiting synthesis of effective parameters.
- LowBifidobacterium breve MAK40B22BAcross 3 randomized controlled trials, Bifidobacterium breve MAK40B22B (also referred to as B-3) consistently showed moderate beneficial effects on reducing body fat mass, with 2 of 3 studies reporting statistically significant results. The evidence suggests effects are typically observed at 8–12 weeks in adults with pre-obesity or a tendency for obesity. Doses and forms were not consistently reported across studies.3 beneficial3 studies
- LowBeta-AlanineAcross 3 studies, 3 reported neutral small-sized effects of beta-alanine supplementation on reduced body fat mass, with no beneficial or harmful findings. The evidence, primarily from systematic reviews and a meta-analysis, does not support a significant effect on fat mass reduction, even in athletic or clinical populations. Doses and study durations were inconsistently reported, limiting synthesis of effective parameters.3 neutral3 studies