causal
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Taking 2.9 grams of D-BHB daily for 12 weeks may help decrease total body fat weight in healthy Japanese adults.
Scientific Claim
D-β-hydroxybutyric acid supplementation at 2.9 g/day for 12 weeks may reduce fat mass in healthy Japanese adults.
Original Statement
“Significant between-group (normal-dose vs. placebo) differences were observed in body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, fat mass, and plasma ketone levels.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
probability
Can suggest probability/likelihood
Assessment Explanation
RCT methodology and abstract's cautious phrasing align with probabilistic causal claims.
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