July 2024 PMID 39080785

The effect of different edible oils on body weight: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Shima Abdollahi, Sepideh Soltani, Nahid Ramezani-Jolfaie, Mohammad Mohammadi, Saeed Sherafatmanesh, Elnaz Lorzadeh, Amin Salehi-Abargouei

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18
Peak: 8 in Nov 2024
across 4 sources since Jul 2024

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2,848

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Jul 2024 – Aug 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced curiosity and engagement, as seen in mentions of the systematic review and meta-analysis, referencing oils like sesame, soybean, and sunflower, and debating their health implications, with some posts emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing evidence and study quality.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, especially regarding sesame oil's potential benefits, indicating general agreement with the results.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity about the nuances of oil effects on health, referencing specific oils and studies, which indicates a reasonable level of interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and methodological considerations, demonstrating active engagement with the scientific content.

ImpactModerate impact

The exchanges suggest these findings influence perceptions about dietary oils and health, but discussions seem more informational than transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and network meta-analysis investigated how different edible oils affect body weight, focusing on randomized controlled trials to provide clearer evidence beyond just fat content considerations.
  • The study found that sesame oil and a mixture of canola and sesame oil had the most potential for weight reduction, while soybean, palm, and sunflower oils were more associated with weight gain, though the certainty of evidence was low to moderate.
  • Overall, the results suggest some edible oils, especially sesame oil, may have antiobesity effects, but more high-quality research is needed to confirm these findings.]

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S.C. Byrd
@sbyrd223 · X

@SwipeWright British Journal of Nutrition. (2014). Does cooking with vegetable oils increase the risk of chronic diseases? A systematic review. Cambridge Core. Retrieved from https://t.co/OIqvFdnbyl BMC Nutrition. (2023). The effect of different edible oils on body weight: a systematic

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 338 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

https://t.co/qVG1K49w7Q

Nov 24, 2024 · 1 like · 66,395 followers View post →
Latest Nutrition News
@NutritionAlerts · X

Just published in BMC Nutrition: "The effect of different edible oils on body weight: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials". https://t.co/5LZp968oAv

Jul 31, 2024 · 1 like · 491 followers View post →
Brian
@bed__wards · X

@SwipeWright Here’s a review https://t.co/N5QxVkUXbV

Nov 19, 2024 · 1 like · 468 followers View post →
Arielle Friedman
@arielleplus · X

@SwipeWright https://t.co/dOxLZkSTMf https://t.co/H8cQ4dXKdY This one is a meta-analysis: https://t.co/iuiAODXTZ4 The consensus that soybean oil is "heart healthy" seems to come from comparing it directly to saturated fat (which it does beat on cardiovascular markers).

Nov 18, 2024 · 1 like · 466 followers View post →
Anamnesis
@pleromancer · X

@0x49fa98 Coconut oil helps about the same as Olive oil Oils are indeed different in their effects. You might score a point for countering Peat with this study here showing sesami oil beat olive: https://t.co/uSQLR9iDme

Aug 14, 2025 · 1 like · 328 followers View post →

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Anamnesis
@pleromancer · X

@0x49fa98 Coconut oil helps about the same as Olive oil Oils are indeed different in their effects. You might score a point for countering Peat with this study here showing sesami oil beat olive: https://t.co/uSQLR9iDme

Aug 14, 2025 · 1 like · 328 followers View post →
JSK
@jsk33333 · X

@hubermanlab Here's a few showing their effects on human health: https://t.co/FesEwxCK00 https://t.co/1zDQmPX4dW https://t.co/LfTDyVBqYH https://t.co/nUw09OhBJr

Dec 10, 2024 · 176 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

https://t.co/qVG1K49w7Q

Nov 24, 2024 · 1 like · 66,395 followers View post →
Thomas Coyle
@ThomasRCoyle · X

@SwipeWright Short answer: Meta-analyses of RCTs that consider pub bias. Reasonable at first blush: https://t.co/QPZ7sM6ASl “[low to moderate evidence] that soybean, palm, and sunflower oils were associated with weight gain” It takes time to find and dissect studies. GS is your friend.

Nov 19, 2024 · 289 followers View post →
Brian
@bed__wards · X

@SwipeWright Here’s a review https://t.co/N5QxVkUXbV

Nov 19, 2024 · 1 like · 468 followers View post →
SaintOlgaTheAvenger ✝️
@Dooobeedoozy · X

RT @sbyrd223: @SwipeWright British Journal of Nutrition. (2014). Does cooking with vegetable oils increase the risk of chronic diseases? A…

Nov 18, 2024 · 2 shares · 102 followers View post →
thalassa rising ♀️
@xx_chromosomes_ · X

RT @sbyrd223: @SwipeWright British Journal of Nutrition. (2014). Does cooking with vegetable oils increase the risk of chronic diseases? A…

Nov 18, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,061 followers View post →
S.C. Byrd
@sbyrd223 · X

@SwipeWright British Journal of Nutrition. (2014). Does cooking with vegetable oils increase the risk of chronic diseases? A systematic review. Cambridge Core. Retrieved from https://t.co/OIqvFdnbyl BMC Nutrition. (2023). The effect of different edible oils on body weight: a systematic

Nov 18, 2024 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 338 followers View post →
S.C. Byrd
@sbyrd223 · X

@SwipeWright British Journal of Nutrition. (2014). Does cooking with vegetable oils increase the risk of chronic diseases? A systematic review. Cambridge Core. Retrieved from https://t.co/OIqvFdnJnT BMC Nutrition. (2023). The effect of different edible oils on body weight: a systematic

Nov 18, 2024 · 338 followers View post →
Arielle Friedman
@arielleplus · X

@SwipeWright https://t.co/dOxLZkSTMf https://t.co/H8cQ4dXKdY This one is a meta-analysis: https://t.co/iuiAODXTZ4 The consensus that soybean oil is "heart healthy" seems to come from comparing it directly to saturated fat (which it does beat on cardiovascular markers).

Nov 18, 2024 · 1 like · 466 followers View post →
Latest Nutrition News
@NutritionAlerts · X

Just published in BMC Nutrition: "The effect of different edible oils on body weight: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials". https://t.co/5LZp968oAv

Jul 31, 2024 · 1 like · 491 followers View post →