Research
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Normal protein diet combined with resistance exercise (NPD+RT) is more effective for weight loss than high-protein diet or resistance exercise alone.
A normal protein diet (0.8 g/kg) combined with resistance exercise is an effective strategy for weight loss, potentially outperforming high-protein diets. This approach preserves muscle mass while promoting fat loss.
LimitedSupportsLOW confidence
Normal protein diet (0.8 g/kg)+resistance exercise (NPD+RT) (P=0.80, MD=-0.90 [-2.26, 0.46]) was the most effective treatment, compared to the other treatments in this network
Why this rating
Based on only 1 RCT; confidence interval includes zero (-2.26, 0.46).
Source
Diet Therapeutics Interventions for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Mina Morsali et al. · Journal of Research in Health Sciences · 2021
DOI 10.34172/jrhs.2021.63
Meta-analysis · 36 studiesCited 22×
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