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ArticleInternational journal of endocrinology and metabolism2017

Rapid Weight Loss vs. Slow Weight Loss: Which is More Effective on Body Composition and Metabolic Risk Factors?

Damoon Ashtary-Larky, Matin Ghanavati, Nasrin Lamuchi-Deli, Seyedeh Arefeh Payami, Sara Alavi-Rad, Mehdi Boustaninejad, Reza Afrisham, Amir Abbasnezhad, Meysam Alipour

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Article in International journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 33 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Damoon Ashtary-LarkyDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Matin GhanavatiDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nasrin Lamuchi-DeliStudent Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Seyedeh Arefeh PayamiStudent Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Sara Alavi-RadStudent Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Mehdi BoustaninejadDepartment of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Reza AfrishamDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Amir AbbasnezhadNutritional Health Research Center, Department of Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
Meysam AlipourStudent Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences · IRIslamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch · IRLorestan University of Medical Sciences · IRNational Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAchieving weight loss (WL) in a short time regardless of its consequences has always been the focus of many obese and overweight people. In this study, anthropometric and metabolic effects of two diets for rapid and slow WL and their consequences were examined.

methodsForty-two obese and overweight individuals were randomly divided to 2 groups; rapid WL (weight loss of at least 5% in 5 weeks) and slow WL (weight loss of at least 5% in 15 weeks). To compare the effects of the rate of WL in 2 groups, the same amount of was achieved with different durations. Anthropometric indices, lipid, and glycemic profiles, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures were evaluated before and after the intervention.

resultsBoth protocols of rapid WL and slow WL caused reduction in waist circumference, hip circumference, total body water, body fat mass, lean body mass, and resting metabolic rate (RMR). Further reduction in waist circumference, hip circumference, fat mass, and percentage of body fat was observed in slow WL and decreased total body water, lean body mass, fat free mass, and RMR was observed in rapid WL. Improvement in lipid and glycemic profiles was observed in both groups. Reduction of low-density lipoprotein and fasting blood sugar, improvement of insulin resistance, and sensitivity were more significant in rapid WL in comparison to slow WL.

conclusionsWeight Loss regardless of its severity could improve anthropometric indicators, although body composition is more favorable following a slow WL. Both diets improved lipid and glycemic profiles. In this context, rapid WL was more effective. (IRCT2016010424699N2).

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Body CompositionDietInsulin ResistanceObesityWeight Loss

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PMCPMC5702468
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