C
Metabolic Rate
Small Increase
19 participants
small↑Improves
Grains of Paradise
Aframomum melegueta (Grains of Paradise) is a spice with a similar composition as Ginger that belongs to the same Zingiberaceae family. It shows some promise in fat-mass control at doses possibly consumable via food products.
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What it is
Aframomum melegueta (Grains of Paradise) is a spice with a similar composition as Ginger that belongs to the same Zingiberaceae family. It shows some promise in fat-mass control at doses possibly consumable via food products.
Key findings
- Grade C: Metabolic Rate (Body Composition)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Grains of Paradise
Quick Facts: Grains of Paradise
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:2
- Research Outcomes:2
- Key Effect:Body Composition
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C1
D0
2 conditions · 2 outcomes
Detailed Outcomes
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Metabolic Rate
19 participants
↑Improves
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
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