Best Supplements for Reduced Waist Circumference
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 56 supplements across 63 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Moderate evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial effects of African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) seed extract on waist circumference, with predominantly small effect sizes. The most studied population is overweight and obese adults, and effects were typically observed at 90 days (median duration). One study used 150 mg twice daily, but dose reporting is limited.
Dose: 150 mg twice daily (limited evidence) - Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 on reduced waist circumference, with effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. Two of the three studies reported statistically significant reductions, including a meta-analysis showing a mean difference of -1.41 cm. The evidence is derived from obese adult populations, though dose and study duration were not consistently reported.
- ModerateAfrican MangoAcross 3 studies, all reported beneficial effects of African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) seed extract on waist circumference, with predominantly small effect sizes. The most studied population is overweight and obese adults, and effects were typically observed at 90 days (median duration). One study used 150 mg twice daily, but dose reporting is limited. · Dose: 150 mg twice daily (limited evidence)3 beneficial3 studies
- LowLactobacillus gasseri BNR17Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 on reduced waist circumference, with effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. Two of the three studies reported statistically significant reductions, including a meta-analysis showing a mean difference of -1.41 cm. The evidence is derived from obese adult populations, though dose and study duration were not consistently reported.3 beneficial3 studies