causal
Analysis v1
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Taking 1.5 grams of D-BHB daily for 12 weeks may help reduce belly fat in healthy Japanese adults.
Scientific Claim
D-β-hydroxybutyric acid supplementation at 1.5 g/day for 12 weeks may reduce visceral fat area in healthy Japanese adults.
Original Statement
“The low-dose group had a lower visceral fat area and body mass index (BMI) and higher plasma ketone levels than the placebo group.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
probability
Can suggest probability/likelihood
Assessment Explanation
Abstract explicitly describes RCT design and uses 'may reduce' language consistent with probabilistic causation.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Effect of D-β-Hydroxybutyric Acid on Body Fat in Japanese Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found