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HFLC diets reduced fat mass (FM) compared to MM diets with a mean difference of -2.88 kg.
Practitioners may consider HFLC diets for clients aiming to reduce fat mass.
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HFLC diets reduced fat mass (FM) compared with MM diets (2 trials; mean difference [MD], -2.88 kg; 95% CI, -5.41 to -0.34).
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Based on the systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
Long-Term Diets and Changes in Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Jana Jabbour et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2025
DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nuaf297
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