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The Effect of Algae Supplementation on Anthropometric Indices in Adults: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (Record no. 132742)
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| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Shervin Kazeminejad |
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| Title | The Effect of Algae Supplementation on Anthropometric Indices in Adults: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials |
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| Extent | pp405-421 |
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| Summary, etc. biblio.abstract | Context<br/>Inconsistent results have been reported regarding the effects of different types of algae, such as Spirulina and Chlorella, on anthropometric indices.<br/><br/>Objective<br/>To conduct a meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of algae supplementation on anthropometric indices.<br/><br/>Data Sources<br/>A comprehensive systematic search was conducted to find relevant articles published from January 1990 to January 2024.<br/><br/>Data Extraction<br/>Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing algae supplementation with a placebo or control group were included. The risk of bias and certainty of the evidence were evaluated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology, respectively. The random-effects model was used to find the Weighted mean differences (WMDs) for each outcome.<br/><br/>Data Analysis<br/>Of 9079 distinct articles in the initial screening, 61 clinical trials were included in this meta-analysis. Algae supplementation resulted in lower body mass index (WMD, –0.27 kg/m2 (95% CI, –0.42 to –0.13); GRADE rating, low), body weight (WMD: −0.78 kg [–1.18 to –0.38]; GRADE rating, low), waist circumference (WMD, –0.68 cm [–1.27 to –0.10]; GRADE rating, very low), kilograms of body fat (WMD, –0.65 kg [–1.13 to –0.17]; GRADE rating, low), and body fat percentage (WMD, –0.9% [–1.62 to –0.17]; GRADE rating, very low) compared with placebo or controls. Nevertheless, the statistically significant effects of algae supplementation on hip circumference (WMD, –0.20 cm [–0.73 to 0.32]; GRADE rating, moderate), waist to hip ratio (WMD, –0.01 [–0.01 to 0.00]; GRADE rating, moderate), and lean body mass (WMD, –0.30 kg [–0.62 to 0.02]; GRADE rating, moderate) were not observed.<br/><br/>Conclusions<br/>Overall, the findings of this meta-analysis indicate supplementation with algae may exert beneficial effects on anthropometric indices. However, due to between-studies heterogeneity and very low to low levels of GRADE for significant outcomes, the results should be interpreted with caution.<br/><br/> |
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| Subject | <a href="algae">algae</a> |
| -- | <a href=" body composition"> body composition</a> |
| -- | <a href=" anthropometric"> anthropometric</a> |
| -- | <a href="Spirulina">Spirulina</a> |
| -- | <a href="Chlorella">Chlorella</a> |
| -- | <a href="meta-analysis">meta-analysis</a> |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Pishva Arzhang |
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| Host Biblionumber | 25311 |
| Host Itemnumber | 113490 |
| Place, publisher, and date of publication | 2009 |
| Title | Nutrition Reviews |
| International Standard Serial Number | 0029-6643 |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | SNDT Juhu | SNDT Juhu | 10/09/2025 | JP870.1 | 10/09/2025 | 10/09/2025 | Journal Article |