A randomized clinical trial examined the effects of jujuba extract on people with obesity and metabolic disorders. The study involved 100 overweight adults who received either jujuba extract or placebo for 12 weeks. The results showed that participants who received the extract showed a significant reduction in body weight (an average of 3.4 kg) compared to the placebo group. In addition, there was an improvement in glucose and cholesterol levels, while insulin resistance was significantly reduced.

The supplementary use of jujuba extract may help to reduce body weight and improve metabolic parameters in overweight people.

AzadehHeydarian, NeginTahvilian, Hossein Shahinfar, Seyed Ali Abbas-Hashemi, Hossein Bahari, Sahar Cheshmeh, NaheedAryaeian,The effect of consumption Ziziphusjujuba on metabolic factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials, Clinical Nutrition Open Science,Volume 55, 2024, Pages 183-192, ISSN 2667-2685,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutos.2024.03.003.

Clinical and human and animal studies show that jujube extract may have beneficial effects on weight loss through several mechanisms, such as improving metabolism, suppressing appetite, increasing fat burning and improving metabolic markers (such as blood sugar and lipid levels).

However, more and more extensive clinical research is needed to determine the exact mechanisms of action of jujube in weight loss.