Research
Metabolic adaptation
Incorporating MRs into a weight loss intervention leads to reductions in LDL cholesterol by -0.18 mmol/L.
Meal replacements may improve lipid profiles in individuals with metabolic syndrome.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
MRs led to greater reductions in LDL-c (-0.18 mmol/L [-0.28, -0.08]).
Why this rating
Based on the systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
Weight management using meal replacements and cardiometabolic risk reduction in individuals with pre-diabetes and features of metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Jarvis C. Noronha et al. · 2024
Meta-analysis
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