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Effects Of Two Months Of Very Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet On Body Composition, Muscle Strength, Muscle Area, And Blood Parameters In Competitive Natural Body Builders
A two-month ketogenic diet helped competitive bodybuilders lose fat while maintaining muscle mass and strength, with some positive effects on hormone levels.
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Efficacy And Safety Of High Protein And LCD
A study found that a high-protein, very low-carb diet helped severely obese teenagers lose more weight safely than a low-fat diet during 13 weeks of medical supervision.
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Eggs Modulate The Inflammatory Response To Carbohydrate Restricted Diets In Overweight Men
Adding eggs to a low-carb diet provided better anti-inflammatory benefits and improved insulin sensitivity markers compared to following a low-carb diet without eggs.
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European Guidelines For Obesity Management In Adults With A Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis
European researchers found that very low-calorie ketogenic diets (eating under 50g carbs and 500-800 calories daily) effectively promote weight loss and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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Fish Oil Enriched N 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve Ketogenic Low Carbohydrate High Fat Diet Caused Dyslipidemia, Excessive Fat Accumulation, And Weight Control In Rats
Adding fish oil supplements to ketogenic diets helped rats lose weight and improved unhealthy cholesterol changes that the high-fat diet alone caused.
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Fish Oil Enriched N 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve Ketogenic Low Carbohydrate High Fat Diet Caused Dyslipidemia, Excessive Fat Accumulation, And Weight Control In Rats
Fish oil supplements helped rats counteract negative side effects like poor cholesterol levels and fat buildup caused by ketogenic low-carb, high-fat diets.
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Flipping The Metabolic Switch Understanding And Applying The Health Benefits Of Fasting
Intermittent fasting triggers a "metabolic switch" where your body shifts from burning sugar to burning fat for energy, which may improve body composition and slow aging.
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Food Addiction And Obesity Do Macronutrients Matter
Research explores whether specific nutrients like sugar and fat trigger addiction-like brain responses that contribute to overeating and obesity.
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Free Sugars And Total Fat Are Important Characteristics Of A 2016 The Journa
A large study of children found that diets high in both added sugars and fats lead to greater body fat accumulation during childhood and adolescence.
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Genetic And Environmental Contribution To The Co Occurrence Of Endocrine Metabolic Disorders And Depression A Nationwide Swedish Study Of Siblings
A large Swedish study found that people with hormone and metabolic disorders like diabetes and thyroid disease have significantly higher rates of depression, with genetics playing a key role.
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Genetic And Environmental Contribution To The Co Occurrence Of Endocrine Metabolic Disorders And Depression A Nationwide Swedish Study Of Siblings(1)
A large Swedish study found that people with metabolic disorders like diabetes and thyroid conditions have significantly higher rates of depression, with genetics playing a key role.
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Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Interacts With Ghrelin And Leptin To 2015 The Journ
Researchers discovered how three important hormones - GLP-1, ghrelin, and leptin - work together through nerve pathways to control blood sugar and appetite.
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Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Interacts With Ghrelin And Leptin To 2015 The Journ(1)
This research explores how three key hormones - GLP-1, ghrelin, and leptin - work together through nerve signals to control blood sugar and appetite.
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Glucagon Like Peptide 2 And Intestinal Adaptation An Hi 2003 The Journal Of
GLP-2, a hormone released after eating, helps the intestines grow and repair themselves, which could lead to treatments for people with severe intestinal damage.
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Health Consequences For Mother And Baby Of Substantial Pre Conception Weight Loss In Obese Women Study Protocol For A Randomized Controlled Trial
Researchers are studying whether significant weight loss before pregnancy (using very low-calorie diets) leads to better health outcomes for both mothers and babies compared to modest weight loss.
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Hedonic Eating And The “Delicious Circle” From Lipid Derived Mediators To Brain Dopamine And Back
This research explores how eating delicious, high-fat foods creates a brain reward cycle that can lead to overeating beyond what our body needs for energy.
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If You Can T Beat It–Use It Why And How Clinicians Need To Consider Social Media In The Treatment Of Adolescents With Obesity
Social media food marketing significantly influences teenage eating habits and weight gain, suggesting doctors should address social media exposure when treating adolescent obesity.
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Impact Of A Ketogenic Diet On Metabolic Parameters In Patients With Obesity Or Overweight And With Or Without Type 2 Diabetes A Meta Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials
A comprehensive review of 14 studies found that ketogenic diets are more effective than low-fat diets for improving blood sugar, weight loss, and cholesterol levels, especially in people with diabetes.
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Interaction Of Bisphenol A (BPA) And Soy Phytoestrogens On Sexually Dimorphic Sociosexual Behaviors In Male And Female Rats
Researchers found that exposure to BPA (a chemical in plastics) and soy foods during development can affect social behaviors differently in male and female rats.
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Intermittent Fasting Interventions For The Treatment Of Overweight And Obesity In Adults Aged 18 Years And Over A Systematic Review Protocol
Researchers are planning to systematically review whether intermittent fasting is an effective treatment for weight loss compared to traditional calorie-restricted diets or no dietary changes.
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Intermittent Fasting Interventions For The Treatment Of Overweight And Obesity In Adults Aged 18 Years And Over A Systematic Review Protocol(1)
Researchers are systematically reviewing whether intermittent fasting is an effective treatment for weight loss compared to traditional calorie-restricted diets or no diet restrictions.
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Intermittent Fasting WONDERFUL
A study found that fasting for 24 hours once or twice per week lowered "bad" LDL cholesterol and improved insulin sensitivity in adults with metabolic health concerns.
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Intermittent Moderate Energy Restriction Improves Weight Loss Efficiency In Diet Induced Obese Mice
A mouse study found that cycling between moderate calorie restriction and normal eating was more efficient for weight loss than continuous calorie restriction.
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Ketogenic Diet And Weight Loss Is There An Effect On Energy Expenditure
This research review examines whether ketogenic diets affect how many calories your body burns throughout the day, which could explain their weight loss effects.
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Ketogenic Diet And Weight Loss Is There An Effect On Energy Expenditure
This research review examines how ketogenic diets may affect the body's energy burning during weight loss, finding complex changes in metabolism over time.
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Ketogenic Diet As A Possible Non Pharmacological Therapy In Main Endocrine Diseases Of The Female Reproductive System A Practical Guide For Nutritionists
This research examines how ketogenic diets might help treat common women's hormone disorders like PCOS, breast cancer risk, and menopause-related weight gain without medications.
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Ketogenic Diet For Obesity Friend Or Foe
This research review examines whether ketogenic diets are an effective and safe approach for weight loss in people with obesity.
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Ketogenic Diet For Obesity Friend Or Foe
This research review examines whether ketogenic diets are effective and safe for weight loss in obese patients.
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Ketogenic Diet For Obesity Friend Or Foe(1)
This research review examines whether ketogenic diets are an effective and safe approach for weight loss in obese individuals.
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Ketogenic Diet For Preoperative Weight Reduction In Bariatric Surgery A Narrative Review
Research shows that following a ketogenic diet before bariatric weight loss surgery can help patients lose weight and reduce surgical complications.
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Ketogenic Diet Increases Serum And White Adipose Tissue SIRT1 Expression In Mice
A ketogenic diet increased levels of SIRT1, a protein linked to healthy aging and metabolism, in the blood and fat tissue of mice.
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Ketogenic Diet Increases Serum And White Adipose Tissue SIRT1 Expression In Mice (1)
A ketogenic diet increased levels of SIRT1, a protein that helps regulate metabolism and fat storage, in mice's blood and fat tissue.
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Ketosis Suppression And Ageing (KetoSAge) Part 2 The Effect Of Suppressing Ketosis On Biomarkers Associated With Ageing, HOMA IR, Leptin, Osteocalcin, And GLP 1, In Healthy Females
Researchers found that temporarily stopping a ketogenic diet in healthy women led to worse insulin sensitivity and other markers linked to aging and metabolic health.
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LCD Diet As Compared To Low Fat Diet For Obesity
A study of severely obese people found that those following a low-carbohydrate diet lost more weight and improved their blood sugar control better than those on a low-fat diet.
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LCD Weight Loss Effects On Endothelial Funciton In CV Risk In Obesity
A study found that very low-carb diets are as safe for heart health as high-carb diets when used for weight loss in obese adults.
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Leptin Modulates Autophagy In Human CD4+CD25− Conv
Researchers discovered that leptin, a hormone made by fat cells, controls how immune cells recycle their internal components, which affects immune system function.
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Leptin Resistance And Obesity
Leptin resistance prevents the "satiety hormone" leptin from working properly in most people with obesity, explaining why leptin treatments often fail for weight loss.
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Long Term Effects Of A Ketogenic Diet In Obese Patients
A 24-week study found that obese patients following a ketogenic diet safely lost weight while improving their cholesterol, blood sugar, and other metabolic markers.
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Long Term Persistence Of Hormonal Adaptations To Weight Loss
After people lose weight, their hunger hormones remain altered for at least a year, making their bodies fight to regain the lost weight.
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Long Term Successful Weight Loss With A Combination Biphasic Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet And Mediterranean Diet Maintenance Protocol
A combination approach using short periods of ketogenic Mediterranean diet followed by regular Mediterranean eating helped 88% of obese participants lose significant weight and keep it off for a year.
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Low Carbohydrate Diets In The Management Of Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes A Review From Clinicians Using The Approach In Practice
This review examines how low-carbohydrate diets can effectively help patients manage obesity and type 2 diabetes, with support from international medical guidelines.
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Mediterranean Diet Versus Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet Effects Of Reaching 5 Body Weight Loss On Body Composition In Subjects With Overweight And With Obesity—A Cohort Study
Researchers compared Mediterranean diet and very low-calorie ketogenic diet for weight loss, finding both effective but with different timelines and body composition changes.
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Metabolic Effects Of Weight Loss In LCD
A study comparing very-low-carb and high-carb diets found both led to similar weight loss, but had different effects on cholesterol levels.
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Metabolic Effects Of Weight Loss In LCD(1)
Both very low-carb and high-carb diets produced similar weight loss, but the high-carb diet had better effects on cholesterol levels.
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Metabolic Interventions For Obesity
This research review examines how ketones - molecules produced during fat burning - may help with weight loss by reducing appetite and improving metabolism.
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Metabolic Syndrome And Male Fertility Beyond Heart Consequences Of A Complex Cardiometabolic Endocrinopathy
Men with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions including obesity, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol) may also experience fertility problems due to shared underlying causes.
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Metabolic Syndrome And Male Fertility Beyond Heart Consequences Of A Complex Cardiometabolic Endocrinopathy(1)
Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including obesity and high blood pressure, may significantly impact male fertility and sperm quality.
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Microplastics May Be A Significant Cause Of Male Infertility
Research suggests that microplastics - tiny plastic particles found everywhere in our environment - may be contributing to declining male fertility rates.
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