Chitosan didn't affect other health measures like body fat, blood pressure, or quality of life compared to a placebo.
Scientific Claim
Chitosan supplementation did not result in significant differences compared to placebo for body mass index, waist circumference, body fat percentage, blood pressure, fat-soluble vitamins, fecal fat, or health-related quality of life in overweight and obese adults over 24 weeks.
Original Statement
“There were no significant differences between groups for any of the other measured outcomes.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
The abstract explicitly states no significant differences for other outcomes, so using definitive language is appropriate.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
The effect of the dietary supplement, Chitosan, on body weight: a randomised controlled trial in 250 overweight and obese adults