Best Supplements for Reduced Body Mass
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 6 supplements across 8 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Very low evidence3 studies
Across all 3 studies (1 meta-analysis, 1 RCT, 1 systematic review), beta-alanine supplementation showed no beneficial effect on body mass, with a small neutral effect size. The most-studied dose (6.4 g/day) and population (athletes) were examined in only one trial; median study duration was 28 days. The evidence consistently indicates no impact on body mass.
6 supplements
- Very lowBeta-AlanineAcross all 3 studies (1 meta-analysis, 1 RCT, 1 systematic review), beta-alanine supplementation showed no beneficial effect on body mass, with a small neutral effect size. The most-studied dose (6.4 g/day) and population (athletes) were examined in only one trial; median study duration was 28 days. The evidence consistently indicates no impact on body mass.3 neutral3 studies