January 2020 PMID 30335479

The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a systematic review and dos-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Reza Tabrizi, Parvane Saneei, Kamran B Lankarani, Maryam Akbari, Fariba Kolahdooz, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh, Somayyeh Nadi-Ravandi, Majid Mazoochi, Zatollah Asemi

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250
Peak: 12 in Jan 2019
across 6 sources since Jan 2019

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525,426
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2,593

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a generally supportive attitude towards the study’s findings. For example, posts mention that caffeine is 'strongly linked to lower weight' and 'may promote weight, BMI and body fat reduction,' while tone varies from scientific references to casual remarks. Words like 'might' and 'possibly' emphasize cautious optimism, and phrases such as 'modest reductions' showcase a recognition of limited but noteworthy effects, indicating an overall balanced yet interested reception.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that caffeine is linked to weight loss, with many posts referencing the study's conclusion that caffeine may promote reductions in weight, BMI, and body fat.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by citing specific research findings, mentioning dose-response relationships, and referencing multiple studies or meta-analyses that explore caffeine's effects on weight.

EngagementModerate engagement

The engagement depth is moderate; some discuss mechanisms like appetite suppression or thermogenesis, while others simply acknowledge the study’s findings or share personal or observational comments.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall perception suggests that the research might influence weight management ideas, with some posts emphasizing its potential role in fat loss and others expressing curiosity or cautious optimism about caffeine’s benefits in this context.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined how caffeine intake affects weight loss, analyzing 13 randomized controlled trials with a total of 606 participants, and found that increasing caffeine consumption is associated with modest reductions in weight, BMI, and fat mass.
  • The analysis showed that doubling caffeine intake could lead to roughly a 2-3% decrease in weight, BMI, and fat mass, suggesting a dose-response relationship where more caffeine results in greater weight-related benefits.
  • Overall, the findings indicate that caffeine may help promote weight loss and reduction in body fat, although the study emphasizes the need for further research to confirm these effects.

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Félix Martín Santos
@FMSFelizconpoco · X

Este metaanálisis de estudios experimentales (dosis-respuesta) revela una asociación entre el consumo de #cafeína (el #café es donde más abunda) y la reducción de peso, IMC y grasa corporal. https://t.co/6f2T1oU1JL

Jan 12, 2019 · 18 likes · 6 shares · 2,445 followers View post →
Dr. E
@DrEenfeldt · X

@DoctorTro Caffeine is a stimulant and appetite suppressant, and there are a number of RCTs confirming the expected (relatively minor) effect on weight loss. https://t.co/bGm3nb7Oxm https://t.co/yGuGDIQmWv

Mar 14, 2021 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 62,766 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

También mejora la pérdida de peso, modificando la utilización de los sustratos energéticos. https://t.co/NEnCCAfNvh

Oct 16, 2021 · 5 likes · 107,841 followers View post →
Ægean
@Aegean_E · X

Kafein alımı harcanan kaloriyi ve termogenezi arttırarak vücutta kilo ve yağ kaybını sağlıyor gözüküyor. https://t.co/Xk3K2LbaYg

Jul 16, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 28,843 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa · X

https://t.co/v0IjUSKYWl

Nov 25, 2020 · 3 likes · 97,940 followers View post →
Jacob Gudiol
@JacobGudiol · X

@richhedlund @miraaksoys @Ruben_gol @BjorklundVictor När det gäller aptit så är det om något dämpande. Verkar kunna hjälpa till lite vid viktnedgång https://t.co/GLYgyBjtie

Aug 14, 2019 · 3 likes · 24,493 followers View post →

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This video provides an overview of thermogenics, including their effects on performance and energy expenditure. It discusses the impact of caffeine on cognitive and physical performance, highlighting how it enhances…

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Jamie J ($134/$2000)
@slightlyflightyone.bsky.social · Bluesky

it is strongly linked to lower weight no idea the mechanism, but I assumed it was appetite suppression pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30335479/

Apr 13, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
narayups
@narayups · X

Referensi: Tabrizi, R., et al. (2019). The Effects of Caffeine Intake on Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Dos-Response Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Critical Reviews in food Science and Nutrition. 59(16), pp. 2688–2696. Harvard Health Publishing Harvard

Dec 20, 2024 · 1 like · 2,352 followers View post →
Pristinemoments
@EDuck77881 · X

@nickcammarata I dont know if it's good for the heart, but caffeine is suggested to help in weight loss, and I've seen people use amphetamine the same way (might be due to loss of hunger in part). In a way, it counts as cardio. https://t.co/Hrw2eDClRm

Nov 28, 2024 · 57 followers View post →
ꜰᴜʀᴀ
@secretlyfura · X

@kakkumei Wow you’re so mad over one blog.. okay.. embarrasing.. Here’s the study & summary at the end. Have fun reading, cause you seem like you have a lot of free time for this

Oct 7, 2024 · 2 likes · 38,588 followers View post →
しげ@spoon専用
@itamae_spoon · X

【ダイエットサプリ研究まとめ】のCAST残しました 参考文献、カフェイン①https://t.co/frBYtrMtJ1

May 17, 2024 · 47 followers View post →
Ægean
@Aegean_E · X

RT @Aegean_E: Kafein alımı harcanan kaloriyi ve termogenezi arttırarak vücutta kilo ve yağ kaybını sağlıyor gözüküyor. https://t.co/Xk3K2Lb…

Jan 22, 2024 · 1 share · 28,843 followers View post →
IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

#dieta #cronicasdeltocino https://t.co/TCNKxWsoFD https://t.co/6UfFe8FMRs https://t.co/hxmHIPhfWY https://t.co/63TncofbKr

Aug 12, 2023 · 3 likes · 12,930 followers View post →
Nutrem
@MxNutrem · X

El consumo de cafeína ☕ está vinculado con una mayor perdida de peso. https://t.co/zrLAPq4Vgz

May 21, 2023 · 2 likes · 257 followers View post →
一間くん
@shogi0706 · X

@fenokumin カフェイン摂取でエネルギー消費が増えるって論文もあるな、ワンチャンあるな?笑 https://t.co/8A1u4r3La2 これは全文読めんけどメタアナもあった https://t.co/gKfEnRcRsn ただ逆のこというてるのもあるしエビデンスとしては正味わからん

Apr 23, 2023 · 1,440 followers View post →
Biologic Humor
@BiologicHumor · X

@DrFranckClarot Alors je suis clairement pas qualifié mais je suis tombé sur une méta-analyse de 2018 qui va dans ce sens donc c'est peut être pas si idiot

Dec 23, 2022 · 1 followers View post →
Ægean
@Aegean_E · X

Kafein alımı harcanan kaloriyi ve termogenezi arttırarak vücutta kilo ve yağ kaybını sağlıyor gözüküyor. https://t.co/Xk3K2LbaYg

Jul 16, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 28,843 followers View post →
dxxdlez
@dxxdlez · X

@LMasterBW @TNWJackson @algekalipso 4) the science seems to point in the other direction here, caffeine often associated with weight reduction: https://t.co/Kpmzr7XFct 5) although anecdotal, i can't deny having heard this before so worth taking into account for sure

Jul 5, 2022 · 17 followers View post →
I
@replyguy1990 · X

4 cups coffee a day linked to modest fat loss over 24 weeks (2020, n=126): https://t.co/By55WsyBfp Every doubling in caffeine intake reduced BMI by twofold (2018, n=606): https://t.co/pHx4scgzHj Weight loss maintainers drink more caffeine (2015, n=2129): https://t.co/Gent1uBbob https://t.co/MhRJgfrite

Jun 28, 2022 · 59 followers View post →
Salah AlShammari
@sallah_h · X

References: https://t.co/J4FpJtTce3 https://t.co/qds33EKSZj

Jun 5, 2022 · 4,580 followers View post →
Dr Jean Michel Kayumba
@DrKayumba · X

@pengejacquelin1 I would like to back up your personal experience with this meta-analysis study

Mar 27, 2022 · 13,855 followers View post →
Block
@cfaROTY2016 · X

@ellekenn @Jeremy_Atkin69 Tabrizi R;Saneei P;Lankarani KB;Akbari M;Kolahdooz F;Esmaillzadeh A;Nadi-Ravandi S;Mazoochi M;Asemi Z; “The Effects of Caffeine Intake on Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and DOS-Response Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.” Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutriti

Feb 9, 2022 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
Block
@cfaROTY2016 · X

@Jeremy_Atkin69 https://t.co/E1Csxf5S3R it does say might but that’s better than nothin

Feb 9, 2022 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
ANITA LWANGA MD FACP
@LwangaMD · X

Caffeine intake is associated with weight loss, decreased BMI and decrease in body fat https://t.co/5jPAuFeY7d

Nov 13, 2021 · 976 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

También mejora la pérdida de peso, modificando la utilización de los sustratos energéticos. https://t.co/NEnCCAfNvh

Oct 16, 2021 · 5 likes · 107,841 followers View post →
Coach
@coachorguk · X

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Aug 24, 2021 · 6 followers View post →
Ensio Kallio
@EnsioKallio · X

RT @DrEenfeldt: @DoctorTro Caffeine is a stimulant and appetite suppressant, and there are a number of RCTs confirming the expected (relati…

Mar 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 628 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

A cafeína é um estimulante e inibidor do apetite. Os efeitos da ingestão de cafeína na perda de peso: uma revisão sistemática e metanálise de ensaios clínicos randomizados. https://t.co/HmZJS3x5hb https://t.co/1ebuX2OK8U

Mar 14, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 741 followers View post →
Dr. E
@DrEenfeldt · X

@DoctorTro Caffeine is a stimulant and appetite suppressant, and there are a number of RCTs confirming the expected (relatively minor) effect on weight loss. https://t.co/bGm3nb7Oxm https://t.co/yGuGDIQmWv

Mar 14, 2021 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 62,766 followers View post →
Dylan Vann
@dylan_h_vann · X

@jamonholmgren Caffeine is pretty healthy, studies show increased coffee consumption correlated with decreased mortality. https://t.co/ECbYlDCfDr > Overall, the current meta-analysis demonstrated that caffeine intake might promote weight, BMI and body fat reduction.

Mar 3, 2021 · 1 like · 239 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa · X

https://t.co/v0IjUSKYWl

Nov 25, 2020 · 3 likes · 97,940 followers View post →
Ivor Goodbody
@IvorGoodbody · X

@Fernpick @HealthyFellow https://t.co/t52QXqAHBq https://t.co/FtGgX5Ij3f https://t.co/BOA2cgctvV https://t.co/McqcmHEQE7 https://t.co/Gvdlk8dvhr https://t.co/rch5wETLfo https://t.co/hvFKzuBync https://t.co/Bli1ctw2pk

Nov 13, 2020 · 1 like · 1,890 followers View post →
Juhana Harju
@JuhanaHarju · X

RT @NutriRebel: "Caffeine intake might promote weight, BMI and body fat reduction." The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a syste…

Jan 15, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,690 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @pediet625: https://t.co/BvFBzU2Oyn The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a systematic review and dos-response meta-analysis of…

Sep 17, 2019 · 1 share · 6,710 followers View post →
pedia
@pediet625 · X

https://t.co/BvFBzU2Oyn The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a systematic review and dos-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ご指摘の通りの論文が見つかりました。 ざっくり要約を和訳するとカフェインの摂取は体重、BMI、体脂肪を減らす効果があるかも。 https://t.co/m8CdWmlHYD

Sep 17, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,070 followers View post →
Jacob Gudiol
@JacobGudiol · X

@richhedlund @miraaksoys @Ruben_gol @BjorklundVictor När det gäller aptit så är det om något dämpande. Verkar kunna hjälpa till lite vid viktnedgång https://t.co/GLYgyBjtie

Aug 14, 2019 · 3 likes · 24,493 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @AlexViKu: https://t.co/eTIy9QNQT3 The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a systematic review and dos-response meta-analysis o…

Jan 16, 2019 · 1 share · 6,710 followers View post →
Alex
@AlexViKu · X

https://t.co/eTIy9QNQT3 The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a systematic review and dos-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Jan 16, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 96 followers View post →
Agelvis Martínez MD
@agelvisr · X

RT @FMSFelizconpoco: Este metaanálisis de estudios experimentales (dosis-respuesta) revela una asociación entre el consumo de #cafeína (el…

Jan 13, 2019 · 6 shares · 280 followers View post →
Francisco J. Martín Santos
@fjmartinsantos · X

RT @FMSFelizconpoco: Este metaanálisis de estudios experimentales (dosis-respuesta) revela una asociación entre el consumo de #cafeína (el…

Jan 13, 2019 · 6 shares · 419 followers View post →
Carlos Piñeiro Diaz
@carpydia · X

RT @FMSFelizconpoco: Este metaanálisis de estudios experimentales (dosis-respuesta) revela una asociación entre el consumo de #cafeína (el…

Jan 13, 2019 · 6 shares · 2,532 followers View post →
Ana Sánchez del Valle
@anita_integra · X

RT @FMSFelizconpoco: Este metaanálisis de estudios experimentales (dosis-respuesta) revela una asociación entre el consumo de #cafeína (el…

Jan 13, 2019 · 6 shares · 1,475 followers View post →
Ramon Diaz
@Ramondiax1 · X

RT @FMSFelizconpoco: Este metaanálisis de estudios experimentales (dosis-respuesta) revela una asociación entre el consumo de #cafeína (el…

Jan 12, 2019 · 6 shares · 1,763 followers View post →
Jaime A. Hidalgo A.
@Jhidalgoanfossi · X

RT @FMSFelizconpoco: Este metaanálisis de estudios experimentales (dosis-respuesta) revela una asociación entre el consumo de #cafeína (el…

Jan 12, 2019 · 6 shares · 1,877 followers View post →
Félix Martín Santos
@FMSFelizconpoco · X

Este metaanálisis de estudios experimentales (dosis-respuesta) revela una asociación entre el consumo de #cafeína (el #café es donde más abunda) y la reducción de peso, IMC y grasa corporal. https://t.co/6f2T1oU1JL

Jan 12, 2019 · 18 likes · 6 shares · 2,445 followers View post →
Andi Bernar
@andi_bernar · X

RT @NutriRebel: "Caffeine intake might promote weight, BMI and body fat reduction." The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a syste…

Jan 11, 2019 · 3 shares · 201 followers View post →
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@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @NutriRebel: "Caffeine intake might promote weight, BMI and body fat reduction." The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a syste…

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@NutriRebel · X

"Caffeine intake might promote weight, BMI and body fat reduction." The effects of caffeine intake on weight loss: a systematic review and dos-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials https://t.co/n82S8AxMIT

Jan 11, 2019 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 5,953 followers View post →