correlational

When overweight or obese people eat a small amount of mango, a hormone called adiponectin goes up after 45 minutes, but eating a cookie with the same calories doesn't have this effect.

Scientific Claim

Consumption of 100 kcal of fresh mango in overweight and obese adults is associated with a significant increase in adiponectin levels at 45 minutes post-consumption (P = 0.032), while no significant change was observed with isocaloric low-fat cookies.

Original Statement

Adiponectin significantly increased with post-consumption of mango (P = 0.032) and there were no significant differences with post-consumption of the low-fat cookie.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The study design (crossover trial) can show association but not causation. The claim uses 'associated with' which is appropriate for this evidence level.

Evidence from Studies

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No contradicting evidence found