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A 12-week high-protein intermittent-fasting low-calorie (HP-IF-LC) diet significantly improves body composition, lipid profiles, and arterial function in obese adults compared to baseline.
If you are obese, a 12-week program combining high protein intake, intermittent fasting, and a calorie deficit can significantly lower your BMI, waist size, and improve your heart health markers like blood pressure and cholesterol. This approach may be superior to standard 'heart-healthy' diets for maintaining weight loss long-term.
A 12 week HP-IF-LC WL diet effectively improved body composition, lipid profile, and arterial function in obese men and women.
Why this rating
Abstract only; sample size N=40; lacks detailed statistical reporting in abstract.
Source
High-Protein, Intermittent-Fasting Intervention is Effective in Weight Loss and Improving Arterial Function in Obese Adults
Feng J. He et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2016
DOI 10.1249/01.mss.0000486630.06924.e2
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