Research
Metabolic adaptation
Meal replacements (MRs) lead to a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar (FBS) by 3.10 mg/dL.
Incorporating meal replacements can effectively lower fasting blood sugar levels.
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The findings from 52 studies indicated significant reductions in FBS (WMD: -3.10 mg/dL; 95% CI: -4.99, -1.20; P < .001).
Why this rating
Based on a meta-analysis of 52 studies.
Source
Effect of Total and Partial Meal Replacements on Factors Related to Glucose Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Niloofar Sadat Maddahi et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2025
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