Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Obesity

Does research support the effectiveness of acupuncture in obesity?

Acupuncture, as one of the complementary and alternative medicines, represents an efficient therapeutic option for obesity control.

Clinical evidence involving 21 studies with 1389 participants found:
Acupuncture when compared to sham acupuncture, no treatment group, and diet and exercise group had significant reductions in Body Mass Index (BMI).

BMI is a medical screening tool that measures the ratio of your height to your weight to estimate the amount of body fat you have.

Healthcare continues evolving to less-invasive, natural, and drug-free methods, placing acupuncture as a first-line complementary healthcare choice.

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