Research
Metabolic adaptation
Achieving ≥ 5% TWL leads to significant mean differences in metabolic risk factors including HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, and blood pressure.
Weight loss of at least 5% can lead to significant improvements in key metabolic health indicators.
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Compared to < 5%TWL, ≥ 5%TWL participants achieved significant MDs in HbA1c (MD = −1.06), fasting plasma glucose (MD = −1.13), systolic blood pressure (MD = −3.65), and diastolic blood pressure (MD = −3.26).
Why this rating
Based on meta-analysis of comparative studies.
Source
Effect of Clinically Significant Weight Loss on Remission of Metabolic Complications: A Rapid Review and Meta‐Analysis of Comparative Controlled Studies
Srividya Adapa et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2026
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