Best Supplements for Reduced Body Fat Mass
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 32 supplements across 38 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Bifidobacterium breve MAK40B22B on reduced body fat mass in adults with overweight or obesity. Two of the three studies found statistically significant reductions, with effects typically observed at 8-12 weeks.
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, 0 reported beneficial effects, 3 reported neutral effects, and 0 reported harmful effects on reduced body fat mass with beta-alanine supplementation. The predominant effect size was small, and no studies reached statistical significance. The evidence, drawn primarily from systematic reviews and meta-analyses in mixed populations including athletes and clinical groups, suggests no meaningful impact on fat mass reduction.
- LowBifidobacterium breve MAK40B22BAcross 3 studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Bifidobacterium breve MAK40B22B on reduced body fat mass in adults with overweight or obesity. Two of the three studies found statistically significant reductions, with effects typically observed at 8-12 weeks.3 beneficial3 studies
- LowBeta-AlanineAcross 3 studies, 0 reported beneficial effects, 3 reported neutral effects, and 0 reported harmful effects on reduced body fat mass with beta-alanine supplementation. The predominant effect size was small, and no studies reached statistical significance. The evidence, drawn primarily from systematic reviews and meta-analyses in mixed populations including athletes and clinical groups, suggests no meaningful impact on fat mass reduction.3 neutral3 studies