Obesity is a condition associated with major health complications. Obesity affects nearly 2 billion people worldwide, and its prevalence is escalating. Obesity management involves a multifaceted approach involving behavioral interventions, nutritional approaches, physical activity and pharmacological and surgical strategies. Complementary therapies for the prevention and treatment of obesity are receiving increased attention and include the use of dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and culinary herbs and spices. The current narrative review summarizes the published meta-analyses assessing the effects in humans of spice interventions for weight loss. Based on the current state of knowledge, supplemental intake of spices as a stand-alone approach has only a small, inconsistent impact on weight loss.
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